Albania - Profile Updates

Albania/ 2.4 International cultural co-operation

2.4.2 Public actors and cultural diplomacy

A meeting of CEI Heads of Government has approved the Plan of Action 2007-2009. Key elements for culture include ICD and cultural diversity in Central Europe, conservation of cultural heritage, transfer of know-how in cultural management.

 Albania Chapter 242

Albania/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates

4.2.5 Media pluralism and content diversity

The composition of the National Council for Radio and Television and of the Steering Committee of Albania Radio and Television has been widened, to include experts proposed by the parliamentary opposition.

 Albania Chapter 425

Albania/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates

4.2.9 Heritage issues and policies

As a result of an amendment of the Cultural Heritage Act, a National Committee of National Heritage was introduced as an advisory body. It includes senior officials who are directly responsible for the promotion of cultural heritage in Albania.

 Albania Chapter 429

Albania/ 5.1 General legislation

5.1.7 Copyright provisions

Piracy remains widespread and the enforcement of intellectual property rights is hampered by the lack of appropriate experience and qualifications of the Albanian courts.

 Albania Chapter 517

Albania/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation

5.3.4 Literature and libraries

A draft strategy and action plan on Public Library Development was presented in anticipation of work on a new legal framework.

 Albania Chapter 534