Society under Sustainable Developments Prospective in District of Elbasan, Albania

Abstract

The purpose of this proposed session is to introduce the status of sustainable development in my country Albania,
bringing in attention sustainable development and society in a very symbolic district of the Country, the Elbasan district. Under
the Global Millenniums Goals, the society across the world is ambitiously exercising principles of sustainable development,
linking economy, society and environment toward a better wellbeing for future generations. Sustainable development principles
require societal actions beyond borders of states, political and economy sectors, as well as of the generations and societal
diversities.What is the Albanian contribution with regards to the Earth Summit Challenges, while it is fully integrating in the
regional and global processes under the freedoms of market economy? Through my paper I will introduce the status of
sustainable development in my country Albania, bringing in attention sustainable development and society in a very symbolic
district of the Country, the Elbasan district, pointing out local societies both as contributors and beneficiaries in the process. I will
present district natural and human resources under the sustainable prospective, while a lot of work needs to be done in order to
prevent the very critical environmental condition along the city or periphery due to former metallurgy activity in the district. The
role of society is indispensable in the process, while bottom up initiatives must push local and central governments to design and
implement budgets fostering a sustainable development.