Decarbonisation of the Public Transport Sector in Tirana
0302, 2020

Decarbonisation of the Public Transport Sector in Tirana

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 107-119 Rodion Gjoka, Gerti Delli Summary The transport sector is one of the main contributors of air pollution, accounting for 25% of gas emissions in the European Union (EU). In Tirana, Albania, the transport sector plays a big role in pollution concentrations, affecting public health. Compared to other countries, the heavy industry and energy sectors in Albania are barely

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Measuring the Performance of SMEs for Evidence – Informed Economic Development Policies in Albania
0302, 2020

Measuring the Performance of SMEs for Evidence – Informed Economic Development Policies in Albania

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 98-106 Godiva Rëmbeci Summary Without any doubt, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent a driving force in economic development today. SMEs by the numbers dominate the world business stage, although their contribution varies among countries. In Albania, SMEs represents about 98% of total companies with a significant contribution of about 70% to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The

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Consolidation of Agricultural Land, A Case from Albania
0302, 2020

Consolidation of Agricultural Land, A Case from Albania

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 86-97 Sherif Lushaj, Luiza Strati, Vezir Muharremaj Summary Since 1990, after privatization of farmland, fragmentation – division of land in small farmable parcels dispersed on non-contiguous areas – continues to be one of the major factors that hamper sustainable development of agriculture in Albania. The ‘Consolidation of Agricultural Land as an Instrument for Sustainable Development of Agriculture’ Project was

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Tourism Governance in Albania: An Assessment of the Policy Framework for the Tourism Sector in Albania
0302, 2020

Tourism Governance in Albania: An Assessment of the Policy Framework for the Tourism Sector in Albania

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 69-85 Aida Ciro Summary For several years, tourism in Albania was driven primarily by enthusiasm; (a) the enthusiasm of foreigners witnessing a piece of communist memorabilia amidst a beautiful, intact history and natural landscape; (b) the enthusiasm of locals, able to finally perceive the dimensions and values of their own country as free citizens; and (c) the daring enthusiasm

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Decentralisation and Local Economic Development in Albania
0302, 2020

Decentralisation and Local Economic Development in Albania

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 53-68 Merita Toska, Anila Bejko (Gjika) Summary Local governance in Albania has been the subject of several reforms over the last few years. The consolidation of local self-government units into 61 municipalities through the administrative and territorial reform was accompanied by the approval of a new law on local self-government, a new strategy for decentralization, and the devolution of

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Territorial Governance through Spatial Planning in Albania and Kosovo
0302, 2020

Territorial Governance through Spatial Planning in Albania and Kosovo

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 42-53 Ledio Allkja Summary Albania and Kosovo have taken various initiatives over the last decade with the aim of reforming territorial governance and their spatial planning systems. The territorial development trends of both countries have shown great similarities over the last 20 years. The aim of the paper is to compare the evolution of territorial governance and spatial planning

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Strengthening Cooperation for Spatial Planning – A Case Study on Participatory Planning in Albania
0302, 2020

Strengthening Cooperation for Spatial Planning – A Case Study on Participatory Planning in Albania

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 27-41 Fiona Imami, Kejt Dhrami Summary The Albanian context still faces challenges on promoting participatory democracy in decision-making in all governmental levels. The increased activity in territorial planning over the last years, evidenced from the changes in legislation and preparation of plans at national and local level, has brought to discussion the challenges of establishing and reinforcing cooperation and

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From Space in Transition to Space of Transit – Risks and Opportunities of European and Chinese Investments in the Western Balkan Region
0302, 2020

From Space in Transition to Space of Transit – Risks and Opportunities of European and Chinese Investments in the Western Balkan Region

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 16-26 Giancarlo Cotella, Erblin Berisha Summary The Western Balkan Region (WBR) is currently undergoing a complex process of integration into the European Union (EU) that is supported by a number of programmes and actions. In the last decade, however, a new and cumbersome set of actors entered the game. The launch of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has

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Cooperate on Territorial Governance to Address Major Development Challenges in Europe
0302, 2020

Cooperate on Territorial Governance to Address Major Development Challenges in Europe

Annual Review of Territorial Governance in the Western Balkans, I, 2019, 08-15 Kai Böhme Summary In Europe (not just the EU), societal and territorial fragmentation, along with spatial inequalities are a growing challenge to the development of our places and societies. They are further fuelled by exogenous and endogenous development trends that affect future spatial developments. This article provides a quick glance at major development trends shaping Europe’s future development

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