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Organized crime in Albania and some of the Balkan Region countries has been identified as a serious threat to democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights as well as economic development. The magnitude of the threat is as such that it may put into question the security and stability of Albania and some of the Balkan Region countries, as well as their integration into the European Union. This book will outline how organized crime impacts the economic development and security of Albania and some of the Balkan Region countries. The level of security in the country, contributes directly to the level of economic development and prosperity, as well as is a condition for the integration of Albania into the European Union. This book will also argue how organized crime, economic development and security are inter-dependent on one another. These three factors are decisive for the stability and prosperity of a country, which in turn means that the stability and prosperity are in right relation with the security situation and in inverse relation with the level of organized crime.
About the author
Mr.Xhavit Shala was born in August 1961 in Albania. He holds "Phd" in the field of Security and Defense. He started his professional career in 1984, including among others the position of General Director of the Criminal Police in Albanian State Police. Presently, he holds the position of Director of the Scientific Research at the Security Academy.
