Deloitte Albania supports the ProSME and IDEA programs with pro bono consulting in the areas of tax, legal and financial advice. ProSME is a development cooperation project of the German government, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It supports the Albanian Ministry of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship (MEDTTE) and other relevant institutions, namely the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA). The ProSME program focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship development. For two subsequent years Deloitte Albania was engaged in supporting biggest start-up programs in the country, aiming to empower best business ideas and the most innovative initiatives.

"We are aware of the multiple challenges that new businesses in Albania face. And we are very happy to collaborate with GIZ, to support best business ideas and give businesses the opportunity to grow. It is crucial that the best ideas have the initial know how and we are willing to share our expertise and experience for these ideas to prosper. In a larger perspective in helping small businesses grow and prosper we help to support economic development in general" Mr. Maksim Caslli, Country Leader of Deloitte, Albania and Kosovo.

Deloitte Albania is the largest consulting company in the country, founded in 1996. Deloitte Albania is part of the prestigious global network of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and offers a wide range of services to local and foreign businesses in the areas of audit, financial advisory services, tax and legal services, management consulting and IT consulting.

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