This study was carried in the academic year 2018-2019, aiming at assessing the situation of infrastructure and social care for disabled students in public universities in Albania. The goal of this survey was to contribute toward providing effective academic services and upgrading the infrastructure access for disabled students, to help them to get access and mobility in university settings. Twelve public universities were surveyed for the accommodation and the nature of specialized services to pursue successfully a higher education program for disabled students. Specialized teaching, supportive offices regarding academic accommodation, transportation, and social care, and other educational equipment are missing in most public universities. This survey revealed special needs and possible access to university settings. Achieving equitable inclusion and the implementation of higher education actions within HES in Albania remains a permanent challenge to create adequate learning and teaching spaces for special needs for disabled students.   Received: 2 March 2021 / Accepted: 15 April 2021 / Published: 10 May 2021

Our study assesses the socio-economic impact of villages’ revitalization on the sustainable agritourism in Albania. From the data obtained from the interviews conducted, that the development of agritourism remains a good opportunity for the development of this sector and the promotion of entrepreneurship in rural areas. Analysis of questionnaire data on the impact of the project “100 villages” undertaken by the Government of Albania shows the impact of villages’ revitalization on supporting sustainable agritourism by increasing visitor interest, empowering entrepreneurship in rural tourism, mainly on agritourism farms through revitalization of economic activities such as agro-processing, production of traditional food and gastronomy. Revitalization of cultural heritage, objects and historical sites in villages as well as restoration of objects and archeological centers create premises for agro-tourism attractions.

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The biggest challenges of our time are climate change and the preservation of cultural heritage. In the Albanian context, promoting innovative ways and incentives for the traceability of cultural heritage is seen as a solution to regenerate new insights to support and safeguard culture. The aim of the paper is to assess the threats posed by climate change and other risks in order to prevent deterioration, enhance protection and reinforce related policies. The interdisciplinary research presents different aspects of securing sustainable development through culture and cultural heritage. The findings indicate good practices and innovative measures for the protection or Albanian cultural heritage in relation with climate change. Moreover, the discussion is placed within the role of local and policy-making processes in validating and promoting solution for the effective resilience of cultural heritage against climate change through this multidisciplinary research.