Lutfi Dervishi
Lutfi Dervishi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1967 |
| Education | University of Tirana |
| Occupations | Journalist academic political commentator |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Lutfi Dervishi (born 22 September 1967) is an Albanian journalist, academic, television presenter and political commentator. He is the executive director of Transparency International Albania and a lecturer at the University of Tirana, and host of television program "Përballë" aired on Albanian Public Broadcast (RTSH).[1]
Early life and education
Dervishi was born in Tirana, Albania, on 22 September 1967. He graduated from the Faculty of Geology and Mining at the University of Tirana in 1991.[2]
Career
Dervishi began his career as a political journalist at the daily Republika (1991–1993), later serving as deputy editor-in-chief (1993–1995) and editor-in-chief (1995–1997). From 1997 to 2003, he was editor-in-chief of the newspaper Albania and also worked as a trainer at the Albanian Media Institute.[3][4][5]
Between 2007 and 2008, he headed the Information Department of the Albanian Public Broadcaster (RTSH). He has also contributed as a commentator for Radio Free Europe, the BBC Albania, RFI, and the New York-based Albanian newspaper Illyria.[5]
Since November 2008, he has served as executive director of Transparency International Albania, focusing on anti-corruption initiatives and transparency in public life.[6]
In academia, Dervishi lectures on investigative journalism at the University of Tirana’s master's program and provides training on media ethics, transparency, and communication at the Albanian Media Institute.[7][8][5]
Publications
References
- ^ ""Përballë" në RTSH1 HD – Basha: "Sinçeriteti, pika ime më e fortë"". RTSH (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae – Lutfi Dervishi". Open Society Foundation Albania. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Lidhja e Gazetarëve, Ylli Rakipi, Balliu, Dervishi – (7 Korrik 1999)". TV Klan (in Albanian). 7 July 1999. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Lutfi Dervishi – International Visitor Leadership Program participant profile". Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Curriculum Vitae – Lutfi Dervishi" (PDF). European Parliament. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Transparency International Albania". Transparency International. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Lutfi Dervishi ironizon "vetësakrifikimin" e Tom Doshit: Në vend që të jap dorëheqjen humbësi zgjedhjeve, jep dorëheqjen fituesi!". Gazeta Telegraf (in Albanian). Telegraf. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Staff , Albanian Institute for International Studies". AIIS-Albania. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Dervishi, Lutfi; Banaj, Admir (1994). Edhe për të qarë (in Albanian). Eurorilindja.