The Management of the Faculty of Economics at the University Isa Boletini in Mitrovica is pleased to announce the organization of an academic lecture by:

Prof. Dr. Arben Malaj

Topic: “Facing Crises – It Begins with Social Solidarity”

Venue: Small amphitheater – Faculty of Economics, University “Isa Boletini”, Mitrovica

Time: 10:00 – 11:00

All students, academic staff, and other interested participants are invited to attend this lecture, which addresses important contemporary economic and social developments.

Information about the Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Arben Malaj is a well-known Albanian economist and politician, with significant contributions in academia, governance, and international institutions.

Academic background and university career:

• Graduated in Finance from the University of Tirana in 1986
• Since 1993, lecturer (full-time and part-time) at the same university
• Senior Fellow at Harvard University – M-RCBG
• Rector of Luarasi University (academic year 2016–2017)

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Governmental and political engagements:

• Minister of Finance and Minister of Economy (1997–2005)
• Governor of Albania at the World Bank
• Member of Parliament of Albania (1997–2013)
• Chair/Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economy and Finance
• Head of Delegation to the European Parliament (1999–2001)

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Institutional and professional positions:

• Ambassador of Peace (since 2000)
• Best Politician of the Year (2008)
• Best Economist of Albania (2017)
• Recipient of the Royal British Award World Humanitarian Drive (2021)
• Member of the Steering Cabinet “T4P”

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International lectures and engagements:

Prof. Dr. Malaj has delivered lectures and presentations at renowned international institutions, including: Harvard University (USA), Boston University (USA), Georgetown University (USA), American University (Washington DC), Bocconi University (Italy), Bamberg University (Germany), University of Prishtina (Kosovo), South East European University (North Macedonia), as well as international conferences in Seoul, South Korea.