European Union Integration Facility  - AL2022AAP The main aim of this Action is to strengthen the capacity and accountability of the Albanian public administration in its preparations for EU membership. In accordance with the IPA III Programming Framework, this objective constitutes a crosscutting priority and complements administrative capacity building under other Windows in line with the sector approach. The support will be instrumental in enhancing capacities for advancing the reform process and alignment and implementation of EU acquis requirements. It shall support the further development of capacities of the National IPA Coordinator (NIPAC)/ State Agency for Strategic Planning and Aid Coordination (SASPAC), beneficiary institutions and the structures involved in Indirect Management by the Beneficiary Country to progress with accession negotiations and IPA III uptake. This Action also addresses various aspects of administrative capacity at sector level by assisting the establishment and development of the new rail authorities and entities in line with railway reform, the enhancement of the maritime transport regulatory system, the improvement of the legal and regulatory environment and capacities for digital connectivity, the alignment of legislation in the energy sector, and the creation of a Farm Accountancy Data Network. Furthermore, the action will support the agenda on gender equality and alignment to the EU Directives and implementation of tangible initiatives at local level supporting the national strategy on Gender Equality. A facility covering emerging needs connected with EU integration is also included in the Action. In addition, this Action will support to elaboration and implementation of the new Road Safety Strategy for Albania and the ongoing reform of the Albanian Roads Authority (ARA) aiming at an efficient, professional, transparent organization managing road assets, traffic and road safety in Albania.The Action is designed under the Participation development/good governance (principal objective under the DAC markers) and addresses Gender equality and Women¿s and Girl¿s Empowerment and Digitalisation as significant objectives. It will primarily contribute to SDG 16 `Peace, justice and strong institutions¿