Gramoz Pashko (11 February 1955 – 16 July 2006) was an Albanian economist and politician. He co-founded the Democratic Party of Albania in 1990 and later served as rector of the University of New York, Tirana. Pashko was married to Mimoza Ruli, sister of politician Genc Ruli.
Gramoz Pashko | |
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Albania | |
| In office 11 June 1991 – 18 December 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Shkëlqim Cani |
| Succeeded by | Zyhdi Pepa |
| Minister of Economy | |
| In office 11 June 1991 – 18 December 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Leontiev Çuçi |
| Succeeded by | Gjergj Konda |
| Member of Albanian parliament | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1955 Tirana, Albania |
| Died | 16 July 2006 (aged 51) Adriatic Sea, within Albania and Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Alliance Party |
| Domestic partner | Mimoza Ruli |
| Children | 2 (one passed away) |
| Alma mater | University of Tirana |
| Profession | Economist |
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Early life and education edit
Gramoz Pashko was the son of Josif Pashko.[1] He was a graduate of the University of Tirana.[2] He received a bachelor's degree in 1977, a master's degree in 1983 and a PhD in 1989, all in economics.[2]
Career edit
Pashko was the cofounder of the Democratic Party that was established in 1990.[1] In 1991, he served as the deputy prime minister and minister of economy in the cabinet led by the then prime minister Ylli Bufi.[3] A few months later, he quit the positions and the Democratic Party membership to form the Democratic Alliance Party. Gramoz Pashko decided to rejoin the Democratic Party, undergoing a vote on the structures of the latter. At the last congress of the Democratic Party, Pashko was elected a member of the National Council of the Democratic Party. Pashko also served as economic advisor to several left wing prime ministers.
Death edit
Pashko hit his head on 16 July 2006 while diving in the sea in Himara, southern Albania.[4][5] The Bell 222 helicopter transporting him to Bari, Italy, for medical treatment crashed over the Adriatic Sea.[4] Six people died in the crash: the two pilots, an engineer, a doctor; Pashko and his son Ruben, who was traveling with him.[4][6]
References edit
- ^ a b Doder, Dusko (20 January 1991). "At Last, Albanians Feel Winds of Change". Chicago Tribune. Tirana. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Prof. Dr. Gramoz Pashko Biography". ACLIS. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ Sudetic, Chuck (13 June 1991). "Albania Appoints a Non-Communist Cabinet". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Albanian politician feared dead". BBC. 17 July 2006. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "Ceku condolences PM Berisha". Kosova Press. Pristina. 18 July 2006. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ Gramoz Pashko, The Guardian, 24 July 2006
External links edit
- Gramoz Pashko, Pro-democracy leader in Albania
- Gramoz Pashko (in Albanian)