Improving organic fruit growing in Kosovo and Albania
Funded by: AUSTRIAN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
Co-ordinated by: Agricultural University of Tirana
Role: Research Team Leader
Duration: April 2008 – May 2009
Outputs: A 1-year project focused on the promotion of organic fruit growing in Albania; publication of a monograph on organic apple growing; surveys and observations.
Integrated Pest Management” CRSP – Greenhouse Vegetables
Funded by: USAID and VIRGINIA TECH (USA)
Co-ordinated by: Agricultural University of Tirana
Role: Researcher
Duration: 2005 –2009
Outputs: Expertise on IPM and biology greenhouse vegetables
Population genetics of a highly invasive insect pest
Funded by: SEE-ERANet Pilot
Co-ordinated by: Agricultural University of Tirana
Role: Researcher
Duration: April 2008 –May 2009
Outputs: Application of molecular biology techniques for the characterisation of Cameraria populations.
Dissemination of technical assistance for the implementation of methodologies for the production of organic products (PAB)
Funded by: EUROPEAN COMMISSION, INTERREG IIIA
Co-ordinated by: Agricultural University of Tirana
Role: Researcher
Duration: January 2005 – December 2006
Outputs: Preparation of an Action Plan for Organic Farming in Albania on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture; diagnosis of current development of organic agriculture in Albania, interviewing many stakeholders; building consensus on policies to support further development.