Call for Papers
13th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE of ASECU
organized by
University “Aleksandër Moisiu”
Durrës, Albania
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN EUROPE 2016 - 2020
May 19-20, 2017 in Durrës, Albania
asecu2017.uamd.edu.al or www.asecu.gr

GENERAL INFORMATION
Conference aim
The aim of the conference is to address issues affecting the economic and social development of Europe as a region which nearly a decade has been affected by the economic and financial crisis, as well as a high level of unemployment, especially for the younger age groups. Strengthening the economic stability of the region, monetary and fiscal policies, the employment, competitiveness of markets etc, will be the key issues to be addressed through the presentations and discussions.
The conference will serve as a regional forum where the participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences on developments, reforms and the dynamics of financial and economic crisis facing the countries of South Eastern Europe and beyond. Also, the conference aims to build bridges and encourage cooperation between faculties with economic profile in South- Eastern Europe, considering the importance they have in the preparation of students who will be employed in the fields of business and economics in the future.
Apart from the organization of panels with specific topics and important on development in the region transitional economies, the conference aims to bring concrete proposals for policy and decision-making authorities, as well as the business community.
The conference official language is English.
Conference Topics
First session : Market competitiveness, economic policies and reforms
 Consumers, producers and efficiency of markets
 Governmental taxation policies and incentives
 Businesses and market competitiveness
 International trade in European countries
 Employment and social welfare issues
 The capital markets in Europe
 Income distribution
 Economic and financial reforms toward European economic crisis
 Legislation framework in the economic sector and employment
Second Session: Macroeconomic policies in European area
 Monetary policies
 Financial markets and economy
 Governmental fiscal policies
 Exchange rate systems
 Investments and the economy
 The banking systems
 International trade
 GDP-s, Deficits and Debts
 Economic growth analyses

Third session: Innovation contribution towards social challenges
 Contribution of entrepreneurship to addressing social exclusion and inequalities
 ICT-s and their impact in employment
 The role of states in the social welfare of societies
 Economic development and environmental challenges
 Legislation framework and incentives
 Market opportunities for new enterprises
 New Demographic challenges in Europe
The conference is not restricted to the suggested themes. All participants are welcome to suggest other ideas in relation to the main theme of the conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
January February March April April May
25th, 2017 8th, 2017 30th, 2017 15th, 2017 30th, 2017 3rd , 2017
Deadline for submission of abstracts
Notification for abstracts acceptance
Deadline for submission of full-papers and application forms Notification for full-paper acceptance
Deadline for registration and payment
Announcement of the detailed conference program

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
SCIENTIFIC Committee
SOTIROFSKI Kseanela, Chair,
Rector, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Durrës, Albani
 CEROVIĆ Bozidar, President of Asecu, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
 TSEKOURAS Yannis, Honorary President of ASECU, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece
 TARTARAJ Azeta, Dean of Business Faculty, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 BEZHANI Eda, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 D’OVIDIO Francesko, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy
 DAMYANOV Atanas, University "D. Tsenov", Svishtov, Bulgaria
 FANICIA Giulio, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy
 FORTUZI Shkëlqim, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 HOTI Afrim, University, “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 KARADZIĆ Vesna, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
 KORSITA Bajram, University, “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 KUME Kristaq, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 LAGIOIA Giovani, The University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
 MEMA Mit’hat, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania

 MEMAJ Fatmir, University of Tirana, Albania
 MERKO Flora, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 MIKEREVIĆ Dejan, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia Herzegovina
 MYFTARAJ Ervin, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 NAKOV Leonid, "Ss Cyril and Methodius" University, Skopje, FYROM
 NOTI Elton, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 PARASCHIV Dorel, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
 SCALERA Francesko, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy
 SOKOLI Lekë, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 TANKU Gaqo, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
 TOMA Ernesto, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy
 WIERZBINSKI Bogdan, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
 ZAROTIADIS Grigorios, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
ORGANIZING Committees
Executive committee
TARTARAJ Azeta, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania GOLEMI Ela, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania ALIAJ Ada, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania MATJA Leida, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania MERKO Flora, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania MYFTARAJ Ervin, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania NEXHIPI Olta, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania PRENDI Llambi, University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Albania
Conference Secretariat
CANIA Luftim KULLOLLI Taulant SULA Oliana TOTA Ikbale
PROGRAMME Committee
ANAMALI Armela HASRAMA Erjonilda MAMO Jonada
Local Arrangements
BALLA Eldian KASA Arlind LIÇAJ Brunilda SHAHINI Ermir TROPLINI Rovena
Press and Communication
KOLA Blerim MEHMETI Valbona
MUKA Majlinda MUSABELLIU Erisa NOTI Elton
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACTS (All submissions are refereed)
Submissions of abstracts have to meet the following criteria:
 Previously published papers will not be accepted for submission.
 Title of the contribution written in English (type size -14, font- Times
New Roman, bold)
 The title page must include, degree, names affiliations, complete Email addresses for all the authors;
 Abstracts, written in English, should be no longer than 10-18 lines (format: normal, font - Times New Roman, size – 11pt, Spacing: Before: 0, After: 0, Line Spacing: 1.5, Alignment: Justified, Indentation: Left: 0, Right: 0, Special: 0).
 JEL classification and up to 6 keywords should be used.
 Abstracts should include Objectives, Data and Methods, Results, and
Conclusions.
More information about abstract submission are given at Abstract Submission at the asecu2017.uamd.edu.al.
Abstract submissions should be in Microsoft Word format and have to be sent via e-mail to asecu2017@gmail.com. Submitting the paper, at the subject line has to be mentioned ASECU conf. (name of the leading author)
GUIDELINES FOR FULL PAPER SUBMISSION
 Submit papers of no more than 8-10 pages (including tables, figures, graphs and math formulas) in length including results, figures and references. It is necessary to write the extended abstract and paper according to the instructions.
Requirements for the paper-formatting:
 Use A4 Format, margins: top 25 mm; bottom 25 mm; left 25 mm; right 25 mm; Line spacing – 1.5; Between paragraphs one line space; paragraph justify. The text should be written in Word 2003 or in Word 2007 (Windows), font - Times New Roman, size 11pt;
 The name(s) of the presenting author(s) and other co-author(s), degree, affiliation(s), complete post mail and Email addresses, title of the papers should be provided in the first mandatory page (presentation page).
 More information about full paper submission are given at Full Paper Submission at: asecu2017.uamd.edu.al.
Full Paper submissions should be in Microsoft Word format and have to be sent via e-mail to asecu2017@gmail.com . Submitting the paper, at the subject line has to be mentioned ASECU conf. (name of the leading author)

All the presented papers will be included at the Proceedings of the Conference, which will be issued, with an ISBN in hard copy and electronic form. The authors will have a certain time after the conference for submitting the revised version of their papers.
The Editorial Board of South Eastern Europe Journal of Economics (SEEJE), the official journal of ASECU, after having the agreement of the authors, plans to publish selected conference papers following a blind refereeing process. For more information at http://www.asecu.gr/Seeje/
Paper presented at the Conference ASECU 2017 will have also the opportunity to be published at the International official Journal of “Aleksandër Moisiu” University, Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Development (IJRD) without additional charges. Further details for the journal http:// http://www.uamd.edu.al/new/?page_id=4406
CONFERENCE FEE AND HOTEL ACCOMODATION
The conference fee amounts to 50 € per participant (only for ASECU Members) and 70 € (for non ASECU Members)
BANK ACCOUNT Details
Account owner: Qendra për Zhvillimin dhe Demokratizimin e Institucioneve Bank Name: Raiffeisen Bank, Tirana, Albania
IBAN: AL37202110130000008010416411
SWIFT CODE: SGSBALTX
During the payment should be mentioned the note: Asecu 2017, name and surname of participant.
Each participant should cover travel costs to and from Durrës, and should directly book accommodation in Durrës.
ACCOMODATION Details
The following hotels are recommended by the Organizing Committee (list of hotels close to conference venue):
Hotel “Aragosta”
Aragosta is 4 star hotel located in the beautiful city of Durrës.Thanks to the position in which Aragosta Hotel is located, enables to all the public and guests rooms, a wonderful and relaxing sea-view. It is located next to the conference venue (University “Aleksandër Moisiu”, Durrës), about 2 minutes walking distance.
Address: Rruga Taulantia 1, Currila, Durres, Durrës, 2001, Albania, Tel: +355 52 22647, Mob: +355 68 2058070, E-mail: reception@aragosta.al, http://www.aragosta.al

Hotel “2 Kitarat”
Hotel Boutique & Spa 2 Kitarrat offers a spa and wellness centre, as well as a bar and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. It is located about 5 minutes walking distance from the conference venue.
Address: Rr. Taulantia, L.1 Durrës, Albania, Tel/fax: +35552 909070/071, Mob:+355689093475, E-mail:info@2kitarrat.com, http://www.hotel2guitars.com
Hotel “Arvi”
Hotel ARVI, is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Durrës, with a panoramic view from each room. The hotel is near the Port of Durrës, along Taulantia sidewalk. The hotel is within walking distance from the city's administrative, business and cultural institutions. It is located about 15 minutes walking distance from the conference venue.
Address: L.1 Rr. Taulantia. 2000 Durrës, Albania, Tel. +35552 230403, Fax +35552 226079, E-mail: info@hotelarvi.com ; www.hotelarvi.com