Digital Innovation for the Valorization of Local Environmental and Cultural Heritage
Discover how the DIVA Project is transforming Berat’s cultural and environmental landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions.
Integrated Ecosystem
Connecting technology with territorial identity for sustainable growth.
Real-Time Insights
Empowering local governance with data-driven decision-making tools.
Preserving Berat's Legacy
The DIVA Project is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to safeguarding Berat’s rich cultural and environmental heritage. By leveraging digital technologies, the project aims to create a sustainable future for the region. It bridges the gap between research, technology, and local identity, fostering collaboration among academia, public institutions, and private sectors. Through its innovative platform, DIVA enhances urban management, cultural planning, and sustainability, ensuring that Berat remains a vibrant and thriving community.
Key Features of the DIVA Project
Digital Ecosystem
Integrating diverse data sources for comprehensive environmental and cultural insights.
Sustainable Development
Integrating culture, environment, and economy for smarter decisions
Discover Berat through DIVA App
The IDVA App allows local and international visitors to discover Berat through tailor-made experiences.
Users can create travel itineraries based on their interests — culture, nature, gastronomy, or agritourism — choosing destinations according to their budget and available time.
By integrating the region’s cultural, environmental, and economic data, the App provides targeted recommendations and interactive maps, turning every journey into an authentic, sustainable, and meaningful experience
The Platform that Creates Local Value
Environmental Monitoring
Through the digital technologies of the DIVA Project, real-time environmental data from the Berat region are collected and analyzed.
This information supports sustainable urban planning, natural resource protection, and evidence-based local policies, strengthening the decision-making capacity of the municipality and territorial partners
Cultural Planning
Through the DIVA Platform, cultural data and insights from Berat are collected, analyzed, and integrated to strengthen heritage management.
The goal is to support the preservation of both tangible and intangible heritage, promote local traditions, and provide innovative tools for cultural and tourism planning.
Tourism Support
The DIVA Project develops digital tools and interactive applications that enhance the visitor experience by showcasing Berat’s unique cultural and natural attractions.
Through smart maps, thematic itineraries, and multimedia content, the platform promotes sustainable and participatory tourism, connecting technology, identity, and territory
Community Engagement
Through the DIVA Project, collaboration between local administrations, academic institutions, and community actors is actively promoted.
The platform facilitates participatory initiatives and shared decision-making processes, strengthening territorial governance and empowering communities to co-create sustainable and inclusive solutions
What Our Partner Say
“The DIVA Project will transform how we approach cultural heritage. The insights provided are invaluable for our planning and preservation efforts.”
Ervin CECA
Mayor of the Municipality of Berat
Upcoming Events
Workshop I Understanding Indicators
From Data Selection to Database Integration”
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Definition of the informational need.
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Selection and validation of the indicator.
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Relational structuring in the database.
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Georeferencing and spatial verification.
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Quality control.
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Transformation into visual knowledge within the dashboard.
14 November, 2025
FREE
Join the DIVA Project
Become a part of the transformative journey with the DIVA Project. Whether you’re a researcher, a local stakeholder, or a curious visitor, your involvement is crucial to our project of enhancing Berat’s cultural and environmental heritage through digital innovation. Collaborate with us to explore new opportunities, access valuable resources, and contribute to sustainable development. Together, we can shape a future where technology and tradition coexist harmoniously. Discover how you can make a difference today!