The Council of Ministers took a series of decisions at its meeting this Wednesday.
The government meeting approved the Action Plan for the Digital Agenda for Education 2025–2030, which aims to digitally transform the education system and increase the technological competencies of students and teachers.
Also, a fund of 25 million lek was allocated to the "Kinostudio" Foundation, while the list of sports equipment exempt from customs duties and VAT was expanded with new sports.
The decisions also include the appointment of Xheni Beqaj as Director General of the National Coastal Agency and the approval of the criteria for the Military Service Medal at the gold, silver and bronze levels.
At the same meeting, changes to the inventory of state property of the Ministry of Agriculture were approved, as well as the establishment of the Cybersecurity Emergency and Crisis Response Team (CERT) at the National Cybersecurity Authority.
In the field of administration, it was decided to release Orjana Osmani from her position as Deputy Minister of Education and Sports, immediately appointing her as Deputy Minister of Education with a change of portfolio.
DECISIONS
1- Approval of the Action Plan of the Digital Agenda for Education 2025–2030
-The national plan for the digital transformation of education for the period 2025–2030 was approved.
- The plan includes standards for achieving digital competence for students and teachers.
-The implementation of the plan is entrusted to the Ministry of Education and other responsible institutions.
2- Approval of the 25 million lek fund for the "Kinostudio" Foundation
- A fund of 25,000,000 lek was allocated to support the activities of the "Kinostudio" foundation.
- The foundation must submit a spending plan and report every 4 months on the progress of projects.
3- Additions to the list of sports equipment exempt from customs duties and VAT
-A wide range of new sports equipment was added that benefits from exemption from customs duties.
-Includes equipment for football, tennis, winter sports, chess, ping-pong, mixed martial arts, padel, triathlon and archery.
4- Appointment of the new Director of the National Coastal Agency
-Xheni Beqaj is appointed Director General of the National Coastal Agency.
5- Determining the criteria for the Military Service Medal
-Official criteria for awarding military service medals (gold, silver, bronze) were approved.
-The criteria relate to:
-devotion and responsibility in duty;
-lack of disciplinary measures;
-years of service (5, 15, 20+ years).
-Exceptions are provided for in cases of extraordinary contributions.
6- Changes in the inventory of state properties of the Ministry of Agriculture
- The dimensions of the two properties transferred to the administration of the Ministry of Agriculture (serial numbers 27 and 78) are changed, according to new technical documents.
7- The decision to establish a Cybersecurity emergency and crisis response team was approved.
-The Cybersecurity Emergency and Crisis Response Team (hereinafter, CERT) is established and operates under the National Cybersecurity Authority, which is an ad hoc, case-by-case structure responsible for the timely and efficient handling of cybersecurity emergencies and crises in the Republic of Albania.
Dismissal and appointment to duty at the Ministry of Education
-Orjana Osmani is relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Education and Sports.
- The same is appointed Deputy Minister of Education (portfolio change).