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Mission

To build sustainable bridges between Albanian professionals abroad and the country’s tech ecosystem, with the goal of exchanging expertise, developing impactful projects, and encouraging the return of top talent.

This mission is achieved through:

  • • Identifying and engaging diaspora professionals
  • • Creating spaces for international dialogue and collaboration
  • • Supporting innovation projects initiated from abroad
  • • Promoting “brain gain” policies that channel knowledge and experience back into Albania’s development

Key Areas of Activity

  • • The Diaspora Committee, part of ACTI, creates collaboration bridges between the Albanian diaspora and the technology industry in Albania, bringing international practices and trends while facilitating the engagement of brilliant Albanian minds from around the world.
  • • The Committee aims to build a platform for identifying Albanian professionals abroad, promoting their expertise, and organizing international summits for collaboration with the Albanian technology industry.
  • • It supports diaspora projects that bring advanced technologies and promotes policies for the return and integration of Albanian talents, developing "brain gain" programs for the technological transformation of the country.

Members

Amalia Agolli

Chairwoman of the Diaspora Committee

Amalia Agolli is an experienced IT professional, specializing in building and maintaining software systems. After returning from Greece to pursue higher studies and advance her career in Albania, Amalia has been committed to strengthening ties between the diaspora and the local tech community. As Chairwoman of the Diaspora Committee, she is dedicated to creating connections that enable Albanian professionals abroad to actively contribute to the country’s progress.

Company: Kreatx

Aldo Shehu

Member of the Diaspora Committee

Aldo Shehu is a skilled backend developer with solid experience in designing and maintaining efficient, reliable systems. Currently working at Soft & Solution, he contributes to diverse projects using technologies such as C#, .NET Framework, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. His expertise includes building and implementing RESTful APIs, optimizing application performance, and collaborative problem-solving in technical teams. Through his role in the Diaspora Committee, Aldo aims to foster connections between Albanian professionals abroad and the country’s growing technology industry.

Company: Soft & Solution

Anxhelo Kokonozi

Member of the Diaspora Committee

With extensive international experience in Canada and the United Kingdom, Anxhelo Kokonozi has developed a strong background in IT, covering hardware and software systems, advanced diagnostics, and network and security configurations. Now based in Albania, he brings this expertise to strengthen collaboration between diaspora professionals and the local ecosystem. As part of the Diaspora Committee, Anxhelo is focused on building networks of expertise, promoting joint projects, and showcasing the international success of the Albanian diaspora.

Company: Fastech

Marinela Frashëri

Member of the Diaspora Committee

Marinela Frashëri is a recognized expert in auditing, accounting, and financial reporting, with more than a decade of experience in integrating technology to improve and automate financial processes. Alongside her professional career, she has been an active contributor to non-profit organizations, particularly in empowering youth and encouraging their participation in the labor market. Through the Diaspora Committee, Marinela brings her expertise and passion for youth empowerment to support the integration of young professionals into Albania’s sustainable development and technological future.

Company: Communication Progress