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Curriculum Vitae

Name: Ilir GEDESHI

Date of birth: l8 February 1958, , .

Nationality: Albanian

Marital status: Married

Office Address: Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Rr "Mihal Duri", P.60/1/5, Tirana, Albania; Tel./Fax.: 355 42 22253 16, E.mail: [email protected]

Personal Address: Rr "Mihal Duri", P.60/1/6, Tirana, Albania. Tel. 355 42 269561, E.mail: [email protected]

Education:

- High school: 1972-1976, Diploma 1976 - Graduate from 1978-1982, of Tirana, Economic Faculty, Majored in Political Economy.

Scientific Degree:

PhD in Economic Sciences

Post graduate studies:

- 1993: (4 months) Research at R.O.S.E.S. (Réforme et Ouverture des ex Systèmes Socialistes), University « Pierre Mendes France », Grenoble II, France. - 1996: (4 months) Research at R.O.S.E.S. (Réforme et Ouverture des ex Systèmes Socialistes), University « Pierre Mendes France », Grenoble II, France. - 2000: (2 months), Specialisation at IAE, University "Paris 1", Paris, France

Language skills :

Albanian - native French - reading, speaking, writing English - reading, speaking, writing

Professional activities:

- 1983-1993: Lecturer at the Faculty of Economy, . - 1992-1993: Director of the Department of Economy, Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana. - 1994 – Maitre de Conference at the University “Pierre Mendes France”, Grenoble, France (6 months). - 1995 to date: Director of the Center for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Tirana.

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Given Courses in:

1983 - 1990: Political Economy (University of Tirana) 1991 - 1994: Macroeconomics (University of Tirana) 1994: Transition Economy (University “Pierre Mendes France”, Grenoble, France) 2004: International Economy (University “Fan Noli”, Korca) 2003-2006: Albanian Economy (Polytechnic University of Tirana) 2008-2011: Migration Policy (“Marin Barleti” University, Tirana) 2014-2015: Migration policy (University of Tirana)

Membership:

- DRC Migration and Poverty, University of Sussex, UK - European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes, EADI - European Association for Comparative Economic Studies, EACES - Reseau de Formation Tourisme, Mer, Montagne (Network of training on Tourism, See and Mountains) - IMISCOE

Publications

I. Books

1. De Soto H., Beddies S., Gëdeshi I., Roma and Egyptians in Albania: From social exclusion to social inclusion, The World Bank, Washington D.C., 2005. 2. De Soto, H. Gordon, P. Gedeshi, I., Sinoimeri, Z., Poverty in Albania. A Qualitative Assessment. Washington D.C, The World Bank Technical Papers, 2002. 3. Sokoli L., Gëdeshi I., Trafikimi, Rasti i Shqipërisë. Shtëpia Botuese Rinia, 2006. 4. Gëdeshi I., Mara H., Dhimitri R., Krisafi H., Emigrimi i elites intelektuale nga Shqipëria gjatë periudhës së tranzicionit, Shtëpia Botuese “Luarasi”, Tirane 1999.

II. Articles in peer-reviewed journals

1. Gëdeshi I., Cela E., Kamberi G., Roma migration: is it a poverty-coping method?, Quarterly Journal of the European Roma Rights Center, Budapest, , 2014. 2. King, R., Vullnetari, J. and Gëdeshi, I. (eds) (2009) ‘Migration and Development in Albania and ’, Southeast European and Black Sea Studies 9(4): 385–588. 3. Gëdeshi I., The Relationship between Migration and Socio-Economic Changes in Albania, DER DONAURAUM, 3/2008, Vienna, Austria. 4. De Soto H., Gëdeshi I., Dimensions of Romani Poverty in Albania, Roma Rights, Number 1, 2002, Quarterly Journal of the European Roma Rights Center, Budapest, Hungary. 5. Gëdeshi I., The Role of Remittances from Albanian Emigrants and their Influence in the Country’s Economy, Eastern European , Vol. 40, N. 5, September-October 2002, M. E. Sharpe. 6. Ditter J-G., Gëdeshi I., Dix ans de transition economique albanaise: de l'autarcie à l'extraversion, (French), in Cahiers d'Etudes sur la Méditerranée Orientale et le Monde Turco-Iranien, CERI, 2000, n° 29. 3

7. Gëdeshi I., BENSAHEL L., Le tourisme peut-il etre un moteur de développement de l’Albanie, (French), Les Cahiers de l'Espace Europe, N. 15, Decembre 1999, Grenoble, France. 8. Ditter J-G., Gëdeshi I., Conditions économiques et émigration des élites intellectuelles en Albanie, (French), in Cahiers d'Etudes sur la Méditerranée Orientale et le Monde Turco-Iranien, CERI, 1997, n° 23, janvier-juin. 9. Ditter J-G, Gëdeshi I., L’Albanie face aux investissements directs étrangers, (French), in Les Cahier de l'Espace Europe, N° 9, Grenoble, France, 1997.

III. Book chapters

1. Gëdeshi I., de Zwager N., Effects of the Global Crisis on Migration and Remittances in Albania, in the book Migration and Remittances during the Global Financial Crisis and Beyond, edited by Ibrahim Sirkeci, Jeffrey H. Cohen, Dilip Ratha, The World Bank 2012, Washington D.C. 2. Gëdeshi I., From brain drain to brain gain: Mobilising Albania’s skilled diaspora, in the book TAMAS K., PALME J., eds., How Migration Can Benefit Development, Institute for Future Studies, Stockholm 2006. 3. Gëdeshi I., The Role of Remittances from Albanian Emigrants and their Influence in the Country’s Economy, in Kotios and Petrakos (Eds.) Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe, Press, SEED, 2002. 4. Mara H., Gëdeshi I., The Effectiveness Issues in the Privatized Enterprises, (English), in Industrial Organisation and Entrepreneurship in Transition, Edited by Mitko DIMITROV and Kiril TODOROV, Informa Intellect Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1996. 5. Gëdeshi I., Mara H., Economic Transition in Albania: Possibilities for Cooperation with Balkan countries, in the book "The Development of the Balkan Region", (English), Edited by George PETRAKOS and Stojan TOTEV, Ashgate Publishing House, London 2000 6. Gëdeshi I., Ownership, control and performance - Albania, (English), in the book "Separation of Ownership and Control in Southeast Europe. A Comparison of Bulgaria, Romania and Albania 1990 - 1996", Edited by Evgeni Peev, 1999, KOTA plc., Bulgaria 7. Gëdeshi I., Misja V., Mara H., Restructuring State Enterprises in Albania, in the book «State Enterprises Restructuring in Bulgaria, Romania and Albania», (English), edited by Mitko DIMITROV, GorexPress, Sofia, Bulgaria 1977. 8. Gëdeshi I, Albania in transition: Prospects for development and economic cooperation in the Balkans, (English), International Conference in Thesaloniki « Occupations, production-commerce, social life in Thessaloniki, 18th-20th century », Selanique 1-2 Novembre 1997.

IV. Working papers

1. Gëdeshi I., Germenji E., Highly Skilled Migration from Albania: An Assessment of Current Trends and the Ways Ahead, DRC Migration, Globalisation and Development, January 2008.

V. Research reports

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2. Gëdeshi I., Miluka J., Needs Assessment Study on Roma and Egyptians Communities in Albania, UNDP, 2013. 3. Gassie E., Gëdeshi I.,Interaction between family network and firm growth in Albania, GDN/CERGE-EI Paper, 2013. 4. Gëdeshi I., Jorgoni E., Background report to the web based Mapping of Roma Children in Albania, UNICEF, 2013. 5. Gëdeshi I., Jorgoni E., Social Impact of Emigration and Rural-Urban Migration in Central and Eastern Europe. Albania. 2012. (EU, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, 2010). 6. Gëdeshi I., Global Crisis and Migration – Monitoring a Key Transmission Channel for the Albanian Economy, IOM., UNDP., WB.,Tirana, 2010. 7. de Zwager, N., Gressmann, W., Gëdeshi, I., Market Analysis: Albania – Maximising the Development-Impact of Migration-related Financial Flows and Investment to Albania, Vienna, August 2010. 8. de Zwager, N., Gressmann, W., Gëdeshi, I., Market Analysis: Kosovo – Maximising the Development-Impact of Migration-related Financial Flows and Investment to Kosovo, Vienna, October 2010 9. Gëdeshi I., Gjokuta E., Living Together. MyGrant Cities (British Council, 2008). 10. Gëdeshi I., Black R., From Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Mobilising Albania’s Skilled Diaspora, A policy paper for the Government of Albania. UNDP, Tirana, 2006. 11. Gëdeshi I., At Risk: The Social Vulnerability of Roma in Albania, UNDP, Tirana, August 2006. 12. De Zwager N., Gëdeshi I., Germenji E., Nikas Ch., Competing for remittances, IOM, Tirana, 2005 13. Uruci E., Gëdeshi I., Remittances in Albania, Programma MigraCtion, Ottobre 2003, CeSPI.

VI. Albanian Journal

1. Gedeshi I., Barjaba K., Disa aspekte të zhvillimit njerëzor të Romëve të Shqipërisë. Revista POLIS, 2014. 2. Shahollari L., Gëdeshi I., Pluralizmi dhe politikat ekonomike: konvergimi drejt nje modeli ekonomik dhe social ne Shqiperi, Studime Sociale, Vell. 1, Nr. 2, Instituti i Sociologjise, maj – gusht 2007. 3. De Soto H., Gëdeshi I., Beddies S., Perez D., Nga përjashtimi, te përfshirja shoqërore, Politika & Shoqëria, Nr. 2, 2004 4. De Soto H., Gordon P., Gëdeshi I., Sinoimeri Z., Vlerësim cilësor i varfërisë në Shqipëri, Politika & Shoqëria, N. 1, 2002 5. De Soto H., Gordon P., Gëdeshi I., Sinoimeri Z., Emigrimi dhe remitancat, Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, N. 4, 2001 6. Manoku Y., Zoto S., Gëdeshi I., Rreth gjendjes socio-ekonomike të romëve në rrethin e Korçës, Politika & Shoqëria, 2001 7. De Soto H., Gordon P., Gëdeshi I., Sinoimeri Z., Kapitali social, si vlerë dhe qëllim, Politika & Shoqëria, 2001 8. Mema F., Gëdeshi I., On trade marks falsification, Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, Korrik- Shtator 2000 5

9. Civici A., Gëdeshi I., Shehi D., Roli i remitancave në ekonominë shqiptare, Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, N. 2, 1999. 10. Gëdeshi I., Aspekte të emigrimit potencial intelektual nga Shqipëria, Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1998, N° 3. 11. Gëdeshi I., Qualitative privatization and the transformation of public enterprises in Albania, (Albanian) Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1998, N° 2. 12. Gëdeshi I., Ditter J-G., Foreign Direct Investments in Albania and Balkan Cooperation, (Albanian), in Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1997/1. 13. Gëdeshi I., Ditter J-G., Foreign Direct Investments in Albania and their perspectives, (Albanian), in Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1996/4. 14. Gëdeshi I, Aga B., Tourism in Albania: today and in the future, (Albanian), Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1997, N° 3 and 4. 15. Gëdeshi I., Mara. H., Transformation of public enterprise in Albania, (Albanian), Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1998, N° 1 and 2. 16. Gëdeshi I., Krisafi K., Economic relations between Albania and Balkan countries, (English), The Balkan Analyst, 1998, N° 1. 17. Gëdeshi I., Roli i remitancave të emigracionit shqiptar dhe ndikimi i tyre në ekonominë e vendit, Politika&Shoqëria, Nr. 2, dhjetor 2000 18. Mara H., Gëdeshi I., Privatization in Albania and the problem of efficiency in privatized enterprises, (Albanian), in Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1995/3. 19. Gëdeshi I., Mara H., Aspects of Albanian Intellectual emigration, (Albanian), Ekonomia dhe Tranzicioni, 1997/4. 20. Gëdeshi I, Shahollari L., Some characteristics of trade transition, (Albanian), EkonomiadheTranzicioni, 1997/2

VII. Albanian book chapter

1. Gëdeshi I., Punësimi i romëve, në librin “Dekada e romëve dhe situata e romëve në Shqipëri - 2012”, Fondacioni Soros, Tiranë 2013. 2. Mara H.,Gëdeshi I., Economic transition in Albania and its regional and global integration, (Albanian), in the book "The social and Economic development of the Albanian lands and their regional and global integration", Speeches and communiques from the first pan-Albanian scientific Conference (Tiranë, 25 and 26 November 1999), Tiranë, Prishtinë, Shkup 2000. 3. Gëdeshi I., Control and behaviour of privatized enterprises in Albania, (Albanian), in the book «Economic Development and employment in Albania», Publication of IEFB, «Mesonjetorja» Publishing House, Tirana 1998.

VIII. Other papers in Albania

1. De Soto H., Gordon P., Gëdeshi I., Sinoimeri Z., A Qualitative Assessment of Poverty, Albanian Observer, 1&2&3/2002. 2. Gëdeshi I., Economic Relations between Albania and Balkan countries, (English), Albanian Observer, 1998, N° 4. 3. Gëdeshi I, Intellectual elite make a run for the border, (English), Albanian Observer, N° 11, 1997. 4. Gëdeshi I., AGA B., The Development of Tourism, (English), Albanian Observer, N° 9, 1997. 6

5. Gëdeshi I., Some characteristics of Foreign Direct Investments in Albania, (English), Albanian Observer, 1997, N° 6. 6. Gëdeshi I, BUXHUKU Gj., The process of mass privatization and control in privatized trade companies, (English), Albanian Observer, 1997, N° 5. 7. Gëdeshi I., Some characteristics of trade transition in Albania, (English), Albanian OBSERVER, 1997, N° 3-4. 8. Gëdeshi I, BUXHUKU Gj., The strategy and the objectives of the privatization process in Albania, (English), Albanian Observer, 1997, N° 5.

Research Projects:

1. Roma Inclusion Index, Decade of Roma Inclusion Secretariat Foundation, 2015 2. Intervention of Terre des hommes Albania at the National Emergency Transition Centre, Terre des homes, 2014 3. Roma Socio-Economic Observatory, Soros Foundation, 2013 4. Updating the methodology for “Mapping Roma children services in Albania”, UNICEF, 2013 5. Mapping Roma Children in Albania, UNICEF, 2012 6. Needs Assessment Study on Roma and Egyptian Communities in Albania, UNDP, 2012 7. The Roma Migration – How to maximize its benefits?, Soros Foundation, 2012 8. Social Impact of Emigration and Rural-Urban Migration in Central and Eastern Europe – Albania (EU, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, 2010) 9. Global Crisis and Migration – Monitoring a Key Transmission Channel for the Albanian Economy (UNDP, WB, IOM, 2010) 10. Interaction between family network and firm growth in Albania ( CERGE 2010) 11. Empowering Roma and Egyptians communities in Albania (Soros Foundation, 2009) 12. Maximising the Development-Impact of Migration-related Financial Flows and Investment from Austria to Bosnia and Herzegovina (IASCI, 2009) 13. Migration and Development in Kosova (F. Ebert Foundation, Prishtina 2009) 14. Mid-Term project review for the Minority Rights Capacity Building and Advocacy Project (UNDP, 2009) 15. Right-based curriculum development with focus on marginalized Roma/Egyptians groups in “Fan S. Noli” University of Korça (UNICEF, 2008-2009) 16. A Rapid assessment of the educational situation of the Roma/Egyptian children in the city of Korça (UNICEF, 2008-2009) 17. Strengthening the link between migration and development through developing and testing replicable migration-related products and services for migrants and their communities (IFAD, 2008-2010) 18. European Value Study (2008-2009) 19. Increasing the access of the Roma minority in local governance through the new model of communication. (Soros Foundation, 2008. In cooperation with the Albanian Helsinki Committee) 20. Living Together. MyGrant Cities (British Council, 2008) 21. External Review: CEFA Classes d’ et de Formation en Alternance (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Tirana, 2008) 22. Highly Skill Migration from Albania (WB, 2008) 7

23. Role of migration and diaspora on the political and socio-economic reform and EU integration processes in South East Europe (Austrian Science and Research Liaison Offices, 2008) 24. Establishing a migration research network in Albania and the Western Balkans (IMISCOE: International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in Europe 2007- 2010) 25. Maximizing the positive effects of returned migrants (American Embassy & Soros Foundation, 2007 - 2008) 26. Migration Communication Strategy (DFID, 2007) 27. Roma participation in local elections 2007 (Olof Palme Center, 2007) 28. Promoting Safe Migration and Preventing Human Trafficking in Albania (IOM, 2007) 29. Social Partnership and the Fight against the Non-Declared Work in Albania (International Labour Office, 2007) 30. Highly-skilled migration and mobilisation of Albanian Diaspora (DRC Migration and Poverty, Sussex University, 2007) 31. Albania Country Migration Report (DRC Migration and Poverty, Sussex University, 2007) 32. Realizimi i një vëzhgimi socio-ekonomik lidhur me komunitetin Roma në Shqipëri (UNDP, 2007) 33. Public Opinion Survey – Severe Weather Warnings Albania (WB, 2006 – 2007) 34. Evaluation and care for reproductive health among Roma population in Morava village (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Tirana, 2006) 35. Poverty, Vulnerability and Migration during transition in Albania (DRC Migration and Poverty, Sussex University, 2006) 36. On the situation of Roma community and his development perspectives in the districts of Fier, Berat and Vlora (CRS, 2006) 37. Political participation, representation and election of Roma minority’s representatives in the local elections of 2007 in Albania (CRS, 2006-2007) 38. Patterns of Migration and Human Resources Development Issues-Albania (ETF, 2006) 39. Study of Savings and Remittance Behaviour in Armenia (IFAD, 2006) 40. Independent Evaluation of Country Programme: Development of a National Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour in Albania (ILO, 2006) 41. Counter Trafficking Awareness Raising of Roma Communities (CRS, 2005 - 2006) 42. From Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Mobilising Albania’s Skilled Diaspora, A policy paper for the Government of Albania (UNDP 2005) 43. The socio-economic situation of Roma in Albania (UNDP 2005) 44. Evaluation of the Communities Engaged in Social and Economic Development in Albania (CESEDA) project (World Learning 2005) 45. The trafficking of women and children on the perception of the Albanian citizens (CAAHT 2005 - 2006) 46. Competing for remittances (IOM 2005) 47. Strategjitë rajonale të zhvillimit ekonomik e social dhe ndikimi qytetar për zbatimin e tyre (Soros Foundation 2005) 48. Implementation of the Evaluation Survey Tool for the Regional Counter Trafficking Education Project (IOM, 2005) 8

49. The State of Worlds Children – “Un-reachable and invisible children in Albania” (UNICEF, 2005) 50. Human Smuggling and Human Rights (2005) 51. A Citizen Attitude Survey (SIPU, 2005) 52. Analysis of socio-economic factors and trends affecting biodiversity and transboundary water quality in Micro and Macro Prespa watershed (UNDP, 2004-2005 53. Poverty and Social Impact Analysis for Water and Decentralisation in Albania (World Bank 2003) 54. A Citizen Attitude Survey (SIPU, 2003) 55. Creation of a databank of Albanian students and fellows who have obtained higher degrees abroad (Soros Foundations, 2003) 56. Economic activities and employment opportunities in rural areas within the pilot communes of Korça Clean and Green Project (UNDP, 2003) 57. Needs Assessment of Roma and Evgjit Communities in the district of Berat (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Tirana, 2003) 58. Needs Assessment of Roma and Evgjit Communities in Albania (UNDP, 2003) 59. A Citizen Attitude Survey (SIPU International, 2003) 60. Remittances in Albania (CESPI, 2002) 61. Needs Assessment for Union of Water Users Associations and their Federations (World Bank, 2002) 62. Needs Assessment of Roma and Evgjit Communities in Albania (World Bank, 2002) 63. The encouragement of social-economic development in relation to the growth of the role of the remittances (Soros Foundation and UNDP, 2002 2003) 64. Qualitative assessment of social economic situation of Roma community in Albania (Soros Foundation, 2002) 65. Study Tour of Roma leaders to Romania (World Bank grant, 2002) 66. Pilot Social Capital Household Survey (World Bank, 2002) 67. Needs Assessment of the Roma Community in Albania (Democracy Commission Small Grants, 2002) 68. Developing cultural and family tourism in the Korce area (Soros Foundation, 2002) 69. Establishment of a Socio-Economic Observatory for Supervising and Monitoring Inter- Ethnic Relationships in Southern Albania (EU Delegation, Microdemo-AL0032, 2002) 70. Weapons in Exchange for Development Project Evaluation (UNDP, 2001) 71. Assessment of a general strategy in reducing poverty (“Friedrich Ebert” Foundation, 2001) 72. The Impact of FDI in the Albanian Economy (Albanian Foundation of Civil Society, 2001) 73. Albania Fishery Development Project – Social Assessment (World Bank, 2001) 74. Trade Union Cooperation in the Educational Field (“Friedrich Ebert” Foundation, 2000) 75. Albania Durres Water Supply Rehabilitation Project (World Bank, 2000) 76. Albania Municipal Water and Sanitation Project – Social Assessment (World Bank, 2000) 77. Poverty in Albania – A Qualitative Assessment (World Bank and UNDP, 2000) 78. Establishment of a Socio-Economic Observatory for Supervising and Monitoring Inter- Ethnic Relationships in Southern Albania (U.S. Department of State, Democracy Commission Small Grants, 2000) 9

79. Deepening of dialogue between inter-ethnic groups in southern Albania (Program PHARE Democratie, 2000) 80. Albania Social Service Delivery Project (World Bank, 2000) 81. Entrepreneur women activity encouragement in the area of familiar tourism in Saranda and Gjirokastra (SNV, 2000) 82. Albania Municipal Water and Wastewater Project – Social Assessment (World Bank, 2000) 83. Situata sociale dhe perspektiva e saj ne Shqiperi (“Friedrich Ebert” Foundation, 2000) 84. The negative effects of the intellectual emigration on the social-economic development of the country (“Friedrich Ebert” Foundation, 2000) 85. Study of partial payments and the reasons of discontinued application (Besa Foundation, 2000) 86. Deepening of dialogue and cooperation between ethnic communities in Southern Albania (Gjirokaster, Permet, Delvine, Sarande) and the role of the civil society (Soros Foundation & King Baudouin Foundation, 2000) 87. Reinforcement of policies and actions to combat child exclusion in Albania (VIS, 2000- 2001) 88. National Early Warning System for Albania, (UNDP, 1999) 89. The market economy model during the transition period in Albania (F. Erbert Foundation, 1999) 90. Strengthening privatization in Albania, (CIPE, 1999) 91. Impact Assessment of Kosovo Refugees on Albania and the Region (WB, 1999) 92. Creation of a databank of Albanian students and fellows who have obtained higher degrees abroad (Soros Foundations, 1998) 93. Education – Social Assessment (World Bank, 1998) 94. Raising awareness of intellectuals and local officials on legislative and local government issues within the framework of the new constitution (Program PHARE Démocratie, 1998) 95. Creation of a training center for women and handicapped persons in the area of family tourism and traditional handicrafts in Gjirokastra and Saranda (PHARE LIEN Program, 1998) 96. Formation, qualification, and specialization of managerial teams as an important factor in increasing the efficiency of public and private enterprises in Albania (UNDP, 1998) 97. Transition and intellectual emigration from Albania (FSHSHC, 1998) 98. Civil society for the Balkan common market, (Soros Foundation, 1998) 99. Qualitative Privatization and the Transformation of Public Enterprises in Albania (ORT Albania Democracy Network Program, 1998) 100. The role of NGOs in promoting social support for some categories of poor families in Southern Albania (Phare Lien Programme, 1997) 101. Aspects of the emigration of the intellectual elite during the transition period in Albania (Soros Foundation, 1997) 102. Migration and agricultural and rural development in Albania, Bulgaria, FYR of Macedonia, and (PHARE ACE Program, 1996-1997) 103. Constraints in State Enterprises Restructuring in Albania (PHARE ACE Program, 1995) 10

104. Separation of ownership from control and firm performance: the experience of reforms in Bulgaria, Albania, and Romania (PHARE ACE Program, 1995) 105. Overcoming isolation strategies of development and policies of cross-border cooperation in southeast Europe after «Agenda 2000» (PHARE ACE Program 1995- 1999) 106. Economic Cooperation in the Balkans: a Regional Approach to European Integration, (PHARE ACE Program, 1994) State Enterprises Restructuring in Bulgaria, Romania and Albania (PHARE ACE Program, 1994).