The objective of the Directorate of Investment is to implement the Albanian Government policies regarding investment support and to draft / propose supportive measures aiming successful implementation of the investment promotion policies.

The main functions of this Directorate are:

• Assisting and supporting direct investments in the Republic of Albania, through the identification and promotion of investment opportunities.
• Providing Aftercare and support services to existing or potential investors.
• Assisting and supporting investors with accelerated strategic investment procedures in the Republic of Albania.

Director of the Directorate: Mileva Meksi mileva.meksi@aida.gov.al

The objective of the Directorate of SME and Projects is to provide support services to Albanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through technical assistance, promotion of Albanian businesses in international markets, as well as establishing links and cooperation opportunities with foreign businesses. This Directorate assists small and medium enterprises in utilizing public, national and international funding.

The main functions of this directorate are:

• Increasing the competitiveness of Albanian micro, small and medium enterprises for their development.
• Supporting Albanian entrepreneurs and foreign partners who want to enter into partnerships with Albanian companies through key services, such as: providing Albanian state grants or identifying new markets or export partners, training needs and product certification, facilitating participation in international fairs, support through various projects with donors.
• Promotion of Albanian products and services in international markets, to advertise and facilitate the export of "Made in Albania" products.

The objective of the Directorate of Coordination is to maintain and coordinate institutional relationships with institutions and bodies within the country and abroad, coordinating work with AIDA directorates, as well as measuring and evaluating the performance of the institution for policy orientation.

The main functions of this directorate are:

• Maintaining and coordinating interaction with institutions and bodies inside and outside the country, cooperating with directorates within AIDA.
• Coordination with institutions responsible for foreign affairs and the diplomatic corps regarding the organization of business delegations visits, forums and activities.
• Measuring and evaluating the results of the institution's performance in order to arrange policies and resources.

The objective of the Directorate of Marketing and Research Analysis is to develop and prepare the necessary marketing and services in support of other directorates of the Agency. The directorate provides information on the market and new strategies, conducts market studies and data search, in order to update materials and information, in the directorates and investors function.

The main functions of this directorate are:

• Providing communication and marketing strategies of the institution for policies, priorities, activities, campaigns, etc.
• Research and analysis on various variables that AIDA focuses on covering, in compliance with its organic law.
• Promoting Albania in the investor community and presenting investment opportunities to potential or existing investors.

Director of the directory: Dilfirus Vrioni  dilfirus.vrioni@aida.gov.al