Gramoz Pashko
| Gramoz Pashko | |
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| From right to left: Azem Hajdari, Sali Berisha and Gramoz Pashko (12 december 1990) | |
| Member of Albanian parliament | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
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| Deputy | Assembly of the Republic of Albania |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1955 Tirana, Albania |
| Died | June 16, 2006 (aged 51) Adriatic Sea, within Albania and Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party (not during 1995-2005) |
| Domestic partner | Mimoza Ruli |
| Children | Ruben Pashko and a girl |
| Alma mater | University of Tirana |
| Profession | Economist |
| Religion | Atheist |
Gramoz Pashko (February 11, 1955 – July 16, 2006) was an Albanian economist. He cofounded the Democratic Party of Albania in 1990. Dr. Pashko served lately as the rector of the University of New York, Tirana. He was married to Mimoza Ruli.
During the early 1990s, Prof. Pashko served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. A few months later, he quit the positions and the Democratic Party membership (which he cofounded back in 1990) to form the Democratic Alliance Party. In his career, Prof. Pashko also served as economic advisor to several left wing Prime Ministers.
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[edit] Career
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy 1991
- Deputy Minister of Education 2001 until 2004
- Rector, New York University in Tirana 2002 until 2006
[edit] Death
Professor Pashko died on July 16, 2006 in a Bell 222 helicopter crash over the Adriatic Sea, while traveling unconsciously to Italy for immediate medical treatment. Six people died during the crash, pilots Vangjel Çondi, Demush Hebaj and Qemal Kondi and Pashkos son Ruben, who was traveling with him when the crash occurred.[1]
[edit] External links
- Gramoz Pashko, Pro-democracy leader in Albania
- Documentary about Gramoz Pashko (Albanian)
- Gramoz Pashko (Albanian)
[edit] References
- ^ Gramoz Pashko, The Guardian, Published:Monday 24 July 2006
