The identification of Smart Specialisation priority domains in Albania: A mapping exercise

The mapping exercise described in this technical report contributes to gather evidence based information as a basis to select and define the priority areas of the Smart Specialisation Strategy of Albania. The quantitative analysis was started end-2020 and finalized in 2021, and was followed by the qualitative analysis that was closed end-2022. It stressed the relevance especially of the ICT sector. The qualitative analysis refined the results of the quantitative mapping leading to the identification of five preliminary priority domains for the Smart Specialisation Strategy: Agriculture Fisheries and Aquaculture; Manufacturing; Energy; Accommodation and support service activities; Information and
To stress the opportunities emerged in digital transition and ecological transition the analysis has also identified as potentially interesting: Blue economy; Healthy food; Renewable resources energy; Extended BPOs.