Prof. Dr. Ilia Kristo

Tirana University

The profile of the Regional Universities the profile of the Regional Universities to respond specifics

of different regions of Albania and cross border philosophy

regional needs and specialization of RU-ies to respond/answer regional development priorities and characteristics - considering also cross border context.

RU engine of Sustainable Regional Development Cluster

The territorial and administrative division/map of Albania The

imperative of reviewing

Proactive role of RU

- Proactive role of Regional Universities in Regional Developing Agencies - RDA

Researches – phd, pappers….. Local orientesd

Regional Universities RegionalUniversities:

University of Shkodra, Vlora, Elbasani, Korca, Gjirokastra Durresi, … and

branches or subsidiaries of Saranda, Kukes, Dibra, Lushnja, Delvina, Pogradeci …

Clasification of Universities in Albania -

RU Role and RDA How to attract and promote RU resources -

academic, scientific, faculties and students - in RDA activities

RU Role and RDA

Assist the municipalities, communes and villages in preserving, protecting and enhancing their natural and cultural resources, while utilizing these assets for economic development

RU Role and RDA - CASE Survey and identification of local goods and

cultural products

Analysis of the costs and benefits of reviving the ones with most potential

Business plan development training

Packaging and marketing training

Creating village/comunity brands

Support stakeholder networking and promote the concerned villages and their tourism product

RU Role and RDA – Case survey and identification/scannig of local goods

and cultural products

RU Role and RDA – Case analysis of the costs and benefits of reviving the

ones with most potential;

RU Role and RDA – Case business plan development training

RU Role and RDA – Case packaging and marketing training

RU Role and RDA- Case creating village/community brands

RU Role and RDA - Case Support stakeholder networking and promote the

concerned villages and their product: tourism….