Shqipëria Posted on 2025-05-31 10:47:00

Returning immigrants in the face of outflows - Why is there a lack of curbing the "brain drain"?

From Diamila Leka

Returning immigrants in the face of outflows - Why is there a lack of curbing

The Albanian government continues to draft policies and programs for the return of emigrants to Albania.

The return of the diaspora to the social and economic life of the country has been declared a priority, but on the other hand, figures show that the departure of Albanians towards EU countries is continuing, where the 'brain drain' has become a concern.

But how do experts explain the exodus and what should be done, a phenomenon that other countries are also facing.

"The issues of containment are issues related to very complex problems, which means that a resizing is required, an immediate redevelopment of the potential of the resources of the local labor market, which cannot be achieved by state instruments, but a reaction or awareness is also needed from the private industry, or the private sector. A higher level of emancipation and a change in approaches to reality, or ways of treating employees, is required, more respect for meritocracy and fair competition in the market is needed, in order for the situation of containment of immigration to be equated with the satisfaction of people to stay or work here in Albania, " says Muça.

Some of the measures the government is taking are fiscal incentives and support for migrant businesses to return and invest in Albania, financing for diaspora start-ups, the Mountains Package project, etc.

 

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