Department of Economic Sciences, headed by the Doctor of Science Fatmira Kola and coordinator Dr. proc. Klodia Kola, hosted the student conference with the macrotheme: “Albania’s economic development and its EU integration.”
🔹 Special guests:
✨ Mr. Marin Meksi – Career Diplomat, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
✨ Mrs. Vanina Jakupi – Director of Public Finance Strategies and Budget Support at the Ministry of Finance
✨ Mrs. Drita Çuni – Durrës Prefecture
Opening speeches at the opening ceremony were delivered by:
🎓 Rector of the University Prof. Pavllo Kongo
🎓 Dean, Assoc. Prof. Valbona Ribaj
🎓 Head of Department, Dr. Fatmira Kola
Albania’s economic development is one of the most crucial and complex topics in modern time, closely linked to our country’s efforts for European Union integration. This macrotheme asks essential questions about the path Albania must pursue to deliver on European standards, the past and present challenges the country faces and the EU membership opportunities and benefits to the national economy.
✅ Some of the key points included in the main theme:
🔹 Economic reforms aimed at improving business climate and investment
🔹 Aligning the country’s fiscal and monetary policies with the EU
🔹 Using EU funds and budget support for economic development
🔹 Significance of key sectors like agriculture, tourism, industry, and services for economic integration
🔹 Improving macroeconomic indicators like economic growth, unemployment reduction, and financial stability
🔹 Coping with challenges like corruption, informality, and high immigration
🔹 Role of youth and education in creating a skilled workforce for the European market
The student conference represented a platform to promote academic debate and engage new voices on the subject, bringing together experts, diplomats, representatives of public institutions and students enthusiastic about economic and European issues.
EU integration is not just a political project – it is a path that entails full economic, social and institutional transformation. For Albania, it means not only more opportunities but also higher responsibility.
Special recognition goes to the guests, students and lecturers for their contribution to this important academic event.
