Mayor Veliaj gives a special address to mayors and senior municipal officials

The event also marked the annual ceremony for the “Local Democracy Award”, which this year was presented to the Mayor of Tirana, Mr Erion Veliaj, in recognition of his special contribution, great commitment and effective leadership, which have had a positive impact in the field of local democracy and good governance.

The Local Democracy Award is dedicated to distinguished figures for their great engagement and outstanding contribution in the field of local democracy and good governance.

In addition to Mayor Veliaj’s address and the award ceremony, the KLGI Institute presented its multi-functional training facilities and new programmes in the field of local governance.

Other participants in the event, besides Mayor Veliaj, were mayors, representatives of the central and local levels, diplomatic missions, the KLGI Institute’s alumni network, local and international organisations, donors, students and other distinguished guests.