Edmond Alla, is part of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development involved in the support to SME sector in Albania. In his earlier career years, Edmond has been a successful entrepreneur in the clothing and retailing sector. In 2006, he started working for the EBRD in the Advice for Small Business and to date has implemented more than 450 projects focusing on SME and business development support. In his earlier career years, Edmond has been a successful entrepreneur in the clothing and retailing sector. In 2006, he started working for the EBRD in the Advice for Small Business and to date has implemented more than 450 projects focusing on SME and business development support. Edmond is presently responsible for the WIB programme in Albania implementing the Western Balkans Star Venture Programme.