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Albania Chris Chong Cristina Desrochers Brian Coogan
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Before we start… Please turn off all cell phones & pagers! Please refrain from using laptops & gameboys! Thank you for your cooperation.
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Introduction Left: map of albania Below: Albainan flag
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Geography Southeastern Europe 28,748 Square miles 362 miles of coastline Mild climate 21.09% Arable land Mostly Mountains A few natural resources Earthquakes & Tsunamis
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People Population Age Structure Growth rate/Birth rate/Death rate Life expectancy Nationality Ethnic Groups Religion Languages
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Government Emerging Democracy –Former communist –Multi-party Constitution in 1998 Suffrage Executive branch structure Legislative branch structure Judicial branch structure President of the Republic Alfred Moisiu Prime Minister Fatos Nano
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Economy Poor & backward by European standards, transitioning to open market economy GDP Poverty line/Inflation rate Labor force/unemployment rate Industries/exports External Debt Currency Exchange rate (2001) Fiscal year Imports Electricity Consumption
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Communications Literacy rate Telephone lines Cell phones Telephone system Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Internet users
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Transportation Railways Highways Waterways Piplines Ports & Harbors Merchant marines Airports Heliports
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Military Branches Expenditures
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Transnational Issues Disputes Drugs
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IT Strategy Current situation 1. Telecommunications 2. Internet 3. Banking 4. Social Issues 5. Financial Issues 6. Legal Issues
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IT Strategy The Future 1. Telecommunications 2. Internet 3. Banking 4. Social Issues 5. Financial Issues 6. Legal Issues
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IT-led Development Economic Payoffs Employment, Productivity and Economic Growth IT Diffusion IT Production and Use Environmental Factors Industrial Policy Industry Structure Education & Skills Technology Policy Infrastructure Indigenous vs. MNC R&D Political, Social and Economic Environment
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Questions?
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The End! Thanks for your attention and patience. Have a good night & drive safe.
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