Social and Economic Transformation in Albania. When Science Meets Politics
Social and Economic Transformation in Albania. When Science Meets Politics

Summary/Abstract: Albania is no different than most of the other Balkan societies: politics is too confrontational, solidarity and compassion almost don’t exist. Everyone competes in populist platforms, feverous mantras about EU and NATO integration, and in general, waits for yet another transitional day to pass. The winner-takes-all logic of domestic political contest implies that opponents have nothing to lose, but to win by any cost in order to survive! In the meantime, youngsters are trying to leave the country and to join huge Albanian diasporas, while widespread corruption and partization of the institutions obstructs the country’s progress into a modern market economy and society with equal opportunities for everyone. Albanian socio-economic and political transition really needs “rethinking.” But where to start and who to do it?

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