Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed a new advisor for the government's communication strategy. She is Vlerë Gjakova, born in North Macedonia, a former activist and candidate for MP for Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje Movement, who will now be responsible for coordinating the media strategies of Albanian ministries.
According to Top Channel, Gjakova officially took office about two weeks ago. Her appointment was communicated to the secretaries general of the ministries through an email sent by Vilma Guri, secretary general of the Prime Minister's Office, who requested that the media advisors of each ministry hold meetings with Gjakova to present their communication strategies.
Vlerë Gjakova joined the Vetëvendosje Movement in 2018, and in the 2019 Kosovo parliamentary elections she ran for MP under the banner of Albin Kurti's party.
She is also known for participating in the television column "Rrethi Katror" of the show "E Diell" on Top Channel, where she has commented on political developments and various topics.
In her professional profile, Gjakova presents herself as a communications strategist, publicist and renewable energy expert, with 18 years of experience in public relations and media strategies.
She has studied communication, journalism, economics and international trade, while also declaring master's studies in philosophy, psychoanalysis, metaphysics, epistemology and political philosophy in Greece.
Previously, he worked in communications and public relations for the company EVN Macedonia, as well as on projects for renewable energy, smart cities and digital ecosystems.
With the new position, the former Vetëvendosje candidate will have a role in coordinating government communication in Tirana, at a time when the Prime Minister's Office is facing protests and important political developments.
