Dr. Albina Hysaj, academic staff member at the Department of Banking and Finance, Epoka University, participated in the 11th International Scientific Conference ERAZ 2025, held in Barcelona, Spain.
Dr. Hysaj presented her latest research titled “The Economic Impact of Internet Usage in Balkan Countries”, contributing to a vital conversation on how digital connectivity influences economic growth, productivity, and financial inclusion in the region.
Her work emphasizes the transformative role of internet penetration in enhancing market efficiency and supporting financial innovation across developing economies in the Balkans.
This year’s ERAZ conference gathered an impressive international community of scholars and researchers, with more than 340 authors contributing and nearly 200 abstracts and papers submitted from 36 different countries. The event once again proved to be a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary exchange on emerging economic and social challenges, with a strong emphasis on innovation, globalization, and sustainable development.
Dr. Hysaj’s participation highlights Epoka University’s growing involvement in global academic discourse and its commitment to research excellence in finance, economics, and digital transformation.