Currently, 60% of the work is completed.

The rehabilitation of the Miras-Arrez road in Devoll i Siperm is continuing at a good pace. Takin into consideration the demand of residents in Devoll area , the construction of the road become necessary and important for further economic and financial growth. The area has high rural population and mountainous terrain, but also the main source of income is agriculture and livestock. Moreover, the construction of this segment facilitates and shortens the distance for the movement of residents and vehicles.

The intervention will affect positivly the agriculture and livestock in Miras and Arrez as well as makes possible their connection with the villages on the area. The road will access the regional market of Korca, creating opportunities to trade the products for sale. The farmers are well known for cultivation of apples, onions, wheat, potatoes and beans. Also, the development of the handmade products highlights their culture and tradition, as an added value, as well as it contributes to integration of the females at working force.

 

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With the implementation of this project, the Albanian Development Fund with the initiative of the Albanian Government aims to improve the infrastructure in this rural area. The investment is also necessary for further economic growth and development for residents through agribusiness and artisans in terms of local and regional markets in the Korça Region. Currently, the work is proceeding on the construction of retaining walls, ballast layer, construction of bridge, ballast filling in the body of the road, wells and construction of concrete walls.

Due to the fact that a considerable number of people have emigrated abroad in the past, remittances have been an important source of income in this area. Therefore, the construction of the segment creates new opportunities for investments and different economic activities so it will impact on well-being and standards of living. The area is rich in forest, water and mineral resources, which are necessary to reach sustainable utilization. Also, it has an impressive landscape very close to the Morava mountain and the small Lake Prespa that are very important attractions for the area, having a considerable potential to develop mountain tourism.