Agricultural Markets in a Transitioning Economy : An Albanian Case Study

This book presents major challenges and opportunities facing agriculture sectors in the wake of the transition from a planned to market economy. Using Albania as a case study, it examines the shift from communism to free markets and the lasting effects of such change on agricultural production and education. Using primary research sources to give readers an accurate portrayal of the path that lies ahead for many developing countries, the book also looks at the future of agriculture in transitioning economies. Twenty years of transition in Central and Eastern Europe: an overview / Nancy Cochrane and Kristaq Jorgji Agriculture and land reform / Edvin Zhllima and Fatmir Guri Agricultural extension in transition / H.M. Zaleski Albania's agricultural industry / Brinton Foy Reed and Engjell Skreli Agricultural production and the food processing industry in Albania / Ilir Kapaj, Remzi Keco, and Ana Kapaj Distributions and markets in Albania / Ana Kapaj, Drini Imami, and Bahri Musabelliu Quality assurance and food safety / Luciano Leonetti, Ilir Kapaj, and Florian Xhafa Consumer preferences for selected agricultural products / Drini Imami, Edvin Zhllima, and Catherine Chan-Halbrendt Trade / Engjell Skreli and Alex McCalla Albania's agriculture sector: trends and projections / Luciano Leonetti The effects of EU integration on a transitioning economy / Birgit Schaefer, Roland Cela, and Shkelzen Marku Albanian research and extension services in transition / Edvin Zhllima ... [et al.] Agricultural Markets in a Transitioning Economy: An Albanian Case Study throws light on the future of agriculture in transitioning economies, in particular making a case for the important role of ongoing education.