Staff profile - MSc. Agron Xhafa - Faculty of Social Sciences, Tourism And Sports

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, TOURISM AND SPORTS

ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION	MSc. / Assistant Lecturer
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND	Agron Xhafa (MSc) is a lecturer with broad training in physical education, law and public policy. He completed his studies as a Teacher of Physical Education at the “Vojo Kushi” Institute of Physical Culture (University of Tirana), and holds a Master of Science in Civil Law and studies in Business Management. He also holds a one-year diploma from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), in the Political Reform Academy program organized by USAID, as well as a diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Albanian Diplomatic Academy.
POSITION	He currently serves as a lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at Barleti University.
CONTRIBUTIONS	He brings to his teaching a unique experience that combines top-level sport and public administration. For eleven years (1988–1999) he was a football player at the “Dinamo” Sports Club and a member of the Albanian national team, an experience that enriches his teaching with practical knowledge of training, sporting discipline and teamwork. His career in central and local institutions, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Municipality of Tirana and the Council of Ministers, gives students a clear insight into institutional management, human resources and governance. A valuable qualification is his one-year NDI/USAID diploma at the Political Reform Academy, where he was trained in election campaign planning, the “one member, one vote” principle, political party finance, anti-corruption strategies and the role of women in politics.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST	His main interests include physical education and sport, public policy in sport, the management and governance of sports institutions, ethics and anti-corruption, as well as innovation and technology. He is committed to preparing students with practical skills, critical thinking and professional values, combining sporting experience with institutional experience.

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