Dr. Irma Gjana, PhD, Coordinator at Western Balkans University for the project “Leadership Capacities Development in Higher Education across Albania and Kosovo (LEADALKO)”, participated in the International Conference on Economy, Business, Innovation and Technology, themed “Building Intelligent Economies with Resilient Innovation and Smart Specialization Strategies”, organized by the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana.
The conference was held on 5–6 December 2025 in Tirana, Albania, and gathered academics, researchers, and professionals from various fields.
During the conference, Dr. Gjana presented the research paper entitled “The Role of Leadership Projects in Developing Leadership Capacity to Address the Challenges of Fourth-Generation Universities: Insights from the LEADALKO Case.” The presentation highlighted the significance of structured leadership development initiatives in responding to contemporary challenges faced by higher education institutions, particularly in the context of sustainability, innovation, and societal impact.
This dissemination activity contributed to raising awareness among participants about the critical role of leadership development in higher education for sustainable development, as well as the importance of capacity-building programs such as LEADALKO for institutional progress. The discussions emphasized that leadership capacity development is not only essential for the advancement of the higher education sector but also for the broader development of other sectors and society as a whole.”
