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    The Albania Country Profile skilfully unravels the historical and political background to the present situation in Albania. Despite the advent of democracy in 1992, Albanians have found it hard to participate fully in the building of a new society. The volatility of regional politics in the Balkans, and the absence of a democratic culture, have hindered economic and social progress. Much of this Country Profile is told in the voices of Albanians themselves: people imprisoned under the communist regime of Enver Hoxha; students who took part in political protests in the 1990s; villagers who have held on to traditional identities, and women active in setting up social-action groups.

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    The Albania Country Profile skilfully unravels the historical and political background to the present situation in Albania. Despite the advent of democracy in 1992, Albanians have found it hard to participate fully in the building of a new society. The volatility of regional politics in the Balkans, and the absence of a democratic culture, have hindered economic and social progress. Much of this Country Profile is told in the voices of Albanians themselves: people imprisoned under the communist regime of Enver Hoxha; students who took part in political protests in the 1990s; villagers who have held on to traditional identities, and women active in setting up social-action groups.

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    Albania

    Neil Olsen

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    2 ALBANIA
    Contents

    Introduction: freedom at last 5

    The country and its people 12

    History: from Skenderbeg to Hoxha 17

    The painful transition to democracy 23

    The legacy of central planning 30

    In search of a living: the lure of Europe 37

    Education: changing needs and ideas 42

    The health system under pressure 47

    New concepts and freedoms 52

    Albanian women's struggle for equality 55

    Unlocking the doors: the challenges 60


    facing people with disabilities

    The environment: too little, too late? 65

    'Europe's wild west': the breakdown 70


    of law and order

    Albanian identity and the Balkan factor 74

    Conclusion: the need for choice 79


    and opportunity

    Dates and events 82


    Facts and figures 84
    Sources and further reading 85
    Oxfam in Albania 86
    Index 87

    ALBANIA 3

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