How to turn diaspora homecomings into a catalyst for tourism development?
Diaspora members, unlike foreign tourists, visit the homeland mainly driven by motives such as emotional or family ties, preservation of heritage and language, family reunification, re-connection with their roots, culture, and knowledge of the local context, etc. These motives imply a desire to relive or repeat past experiences associated with moments of joy, pleasure, nostalgia, […]
Perspective: “Rethinking Cultural Activities in the Diaspora”
A virtual walk through the pages of social networks where Albanian associations from the Diaspora are presented, on the eve of a national, state or religious holiday, offers us a clear overview of their activities. The impression is created that many organizations in Stockholm, Basel, Ankara, Toronto, Baden-Baden, Zagreb and other places where the Albanian […]
Perspective: “Human Capital: Brain Returns and Foreign Direct Investment in the Digital Age”
During the Diaspora Flet 2020 conference, the panel “Human Capital: Brain Gain and Foreign Direct Investment in the Digital Age” was held. Together with the five panelists from USA, Germany, Kosovo and Albania, the moderator talked about the possibilities for facilitating and gaining the brain, respectively the transfer of knowledge and skills from the diaspora […]
Perspective: “Utilization of potential, promotion of development”
The conference “Diaspora Flet” was supported by GIZ – German Agency for International Cooperation. One of the discussion panels at the “Diaspora Flet” conference was dedicated to professionals who have returned and are contributing to their homeland in various fields. This panel was titled “Utilization of potential, promotion of development”, which included returned professionals and […]
Perspective: “Technology, Innovation and Outsourcing”
In November, for the first time, the three-day conference of the Albanian Diaspora started. In three days “Dispora Flet 2020″ brought the interconnection of professionals from different industries, to reflect on the commitments of the Albanian diaspora in the last 20 years and in the next 20 years. “Global 2020: Connect. Create. Cooperate ” managed […]
Perspective: “Public and Digital Diplomacy”
Public diplomacy, especially digital diplomacy, is one of the main instruments that states use today to promote their interests, values, and identity. Albania, Kosovo as states but also their citizens at home and diaspora abroad face many challenges, including the challenge of promoting identity, culture, values, and interests, and above all overcoming prejudices and negative […]
Perspective: “The Future of the Remittances”
According to the latest data of the World Bank, both Kosovo and Albania are highly dependent on remittances, receiving more than 15% and 10% of GDP on an annual basis respectively. Therefore, it was important to understand the past trends about remittances, before talking about the future. Mr Banka, a Financial Sector Specialist at the […]
Perspective: “Lidhja e të rinjëve nga diaspora me vendet amë”
Në diskursin qytetar shqiptar, një ndër pikat që përmendet më së shpeshti është potenciali i rinisë dhe angazhimi i tyre për të ardhmen e vendit. Përderisa ka miliona shqiptarë që jetojnë në diasporë, e një numër i madh i të rinjëve që vazhdojnë të dalin, është vështirë të shihet se si ai potencial mund të […]
Përmbledhje e ditës së 3-të – Konferenca Diaspora Flet 20|20
PANEL DISKUTUES: INVESTIMI DHE FINANCIMI NE PATUNDSHMERI Ekspertët e tregut të patundshmërisë thonë se kërkesa por edhe investimet në ndërtimin e patundshmërive akoma janë në nivel të lartë. Vlerësohet se investimet në Kosovë arritën vlerën prej 272 milionë eurove, ku rreth 90 për qind e tyre u evidentuan në sektorin e patundshmërive. Për të diskutuar […]
Përmbledhje e ngjarjeve të ditës së 2-të – Konferenca Diaspora Flet 20|20
INVESTIMET LOKALE DHE LIDHJET E TREGJEVE Në përgjithësi, ekonomia kombëtare konsiderohet e qëndrueshme nëse është e aftë të shfrytëzojë burimet dhe kapacitetet e saj njerëzore, financiare dhe kapitale, për gjenerimin e rritjes së vazhdueshme ekonomike dhe për sigurimin e mirëqenies së gjithë banorëve të saj. Rëndësia e resurseve (njerëzore, financiare dhe natyrore) është e pakontestueshme, […]
