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Albanian brain drain: turning the tide
Trimcev, Eno |
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| This paper argues that the process of turning Albanian “brain drain” into “brain circulation” is not only desirable but also entirely possible. The professional integration of foreign-educated Albanian students in state institutions requires, first and foremost, the consolidation of a civil service that is insulated from its socio-political environment, endowed with a clear decision-making and implementation hierarchy, and whose behavior is governed by universal, transparent and accountable codes of conduct. Advancing the reforms in this field may help create a virtuous circle of stronger institutions capable of attracting better skilled labor that, in its turn, aids institutional strength. Given the satisfactory level of public awareness on the issue of brain drain, the number of civil society and government initiatives dedicated to reverse the phenomenon as well as the enormity of the task, the paper argues that a carefully-designed strategy including government, businesses and civil society will yield the required results in the long-term. |
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