Mattia Wegmann

Mattia Wegmann is a professional with extensive experience in international development cooperation, currently serving as the Program Manager for the Sustainable Rural Development (SRD) program in Albania at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.23

Professional Experience

Mattia Wegmann has over 20 years of experience in the field of international development cooperation.3 His current role involves leading the Sustainable Rural Development program in Albania, which focuses on promoting rural areas as attractive places to live and do business.1

Key Responsibilities

As Program Manager, Wegmann oversees initiatives that aim to:

• Increase competitiveness and incomes in rural areas of Albania
• Build an enabling policy environment for rural development
• Establish and replicate innovations in agriculture and rural tourism
• Promote green growth, digitization, and diversity in the context of EU accession1

Areas of Focus

The program under Wegmann's management concentrates on:

• Agricultural production, particularly in greenhouse vegetables, fruits, and dairy
• Rural tourism, including outdoor sports, agritourism, and destination management
• Fostering innovation and transforming the agriculture and rural tourism sectors into knowledge-driven systems
• Improving capabilities of public and private institutions, especially in relation to EU accession1

Collaboration and Partnerships

Wegmann's role involves working closely with businesses, the Albanian government, and international partners. The program he manages is co-financed by the Swiss Development Cooperation and UK International Development.14

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