During 11-13 June 2018, Albanian women’s producer groups/associations involved in developing non-timber forest products (NTFPs) visited Kosovo. Representatives from Berati, Kruja, Rrogozhina and Perrenjas discussed value chain development of NTFPs, mainly forest fruits and medicinal plants, as a major opportunity to support income generation for rural women and their families. They shared experiences with similar women’s groups in Kosovo from Podujeva, Sterpca and Gjakova, as well as with the wholesaler, Agroproduct Kosovo.

CNVP Albania promoted this cross-border exchange through its implementation of the Sida-funded project Forests for Local Economic Development.