Translating Europe Forum 2024

6–8 Nov 2024 | Brussels, Belgium

Gentian Xhaxhiu

Programme Coordinator, Regional School of Public Administration

Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA)

Tirana, Albania

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I am a public servant with approx. 15 years of experience. I hold an Executive Master Degree in EU Studies by the Centre International de Formation Européenne.

About me

Mr Xhaxhiu studied Law at the University of Tirana (Albania) as well as holds an Executive Master Degree in EU Studies by the Centre International de Formation Européenne (Berlin, Germany). He has attended the Programme of the School of Public Affairs of Paris (Sciences Po) in Management and Public Policy and has successfully completed the Annual Programme of the School of Political Studies of the Council of Europe.

As of 2011, Gentian has covered many duties within the Albanian public administration mainly dealing with European integration, regional cooperation, coordination of IPA Programmes, etc. He is a lecturer in the School of Public Administration of Albania, delivering the modules related to EU funding, team building and public speaking. During 2018-2019, Gentian has been engaged as a research fellow at the Institute for Jewish Research, in New York. During his stay in the US, Gentian attended a number of qualifications at Harvard University and the University of Virginia.

As of 2020, Gentian serves as international public servant in the Western Balkans' Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA).

He has an excellent command of English and Italian language and a fair command of French.

My organisation

Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA)

https://www.respaweb.eu/

We represent the Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA), an institution dedicated to enhancing the capacity of public administration in the Western Balkans. Our mission focuses on fostering regional cooperation through training, knowledge-sharing, and research initiatives that empower public servants to achieve greater efficiency in their roles. By connecting professionals and stakeholders in the public sector, we aim to promote good governance and sustainable development across the region. We invite partners and participants to join us in our pursuit of excellence in public service.

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 7 November 2024

16:45 - 17:30

Building translation capacity in the candidate countries: new opportunities for the language industry?

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  • Industry
  • Training

Panel discussion about translator training in countries that want to join the EU and how this impacts the language industry