The study is one of the outcomes of the joint project between IDM and the European Movement in Albania (EMA) focusing on the assessment of the current cross-border cooperation context – challenges, incentives and opportunities – in the bordering areas of Shkodra and Korca with the purpose to identify advantageous strategies for local stakeholders in the area of rural and regional development. In addition to this assessment study IDM & EMA have published also an informative brochure that offers essential information on regional and rural development policies, EU assistance and other relevant issues for cross border cooperation in the field of rural / regional development. The publication can be found at IDM’s library.