‘Local Partnership for Rural Development in Albania’ was part of the Raising Her Voice (RHV) portfolio established by Oxfam GB in 17 countries. RHV aimed to support and strengthen women’s roles in shaping policy and local governance. Local Partnership for Rural Development was financed by the Department for International Development (DFID), with implementation by Oxfam GB in Albania (OXFAM AL) over the period 2008–2011.
The project operated in three rural areas in Albania. OXFAM AL partnered with local organisations in each region: with Auleda (Vlorë), the Permaculture Resource Centre (Shkodër) and Argitra Vision (Dibër). Partners assumed responsibility for implementation after the first year of operation, while OXFAM AL continued to provide monitoring and support. The project closed in 2011, but Local Action Groups (LAG) continue to operate with funding from other donors.