The kick off meeting of the project HAMLET Highlighting Artisanal Manufacturing, cuLture and Eco Tourism, cofunded under the Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme, was held on 13 and 14 June in Tirana. The first day was dedicated to the presentation of the project, while the second day was opened by the welcoming speech and press conference of the Minister of Culture of Albania, Mrs. Mirela Kumbaro Furxhi.

The project aims to support cities and villages, inside the Programme area, in the full expression of their touristic potential, by increasing promotion and visibility of their cultural assets.

Lead partner is the Albanian Ministry of Culture. Project partners are: Ministry of Culture of Montenegro; Pugliapromozione Agency (IT); Urban Research Institute (AL); National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Mediumsized enterprises Association Bari Province (IT).