Adequate compensation in compulsory acquisition of land in the Albanian Trans Adriatic Pipeline project | Land Portal

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Date of publication: 
December 2017
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AGRIS:LV2018000270

The aim of this paper is to research the process of compulsory acquisition of land and its fixtures in the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline project in Albania from the perspective of the affected persons. The legislation of Albania as well as international principles concerning compulsory acquisition of property was analysed. Examined also was the process of how legal and institutional framework is applied in determining adequate compensation to landowners who are mostly small rural farmers. Findings are based on analysed documents, scientific publications, and interviews with community leaders, ombudsmen of Albania and more than 80 family representatives from 32 villages in three regions of Albania whose land property rights were affected due to the Trans-Atlantic Pipeline project. The compensation mechanism and landowner point of view regarding the compensation process were also examined. The findings of this research reveal that the compensation paid to the landowners is inadequate and incompatible with the national and international principles, which prescribe compulsory acquisition of land and land use rights. The conclusions consist of considerations that need to be taken into account in order to achieve the highest maximum level of restoration of livelihood for affected persons.

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Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s): 

Adlers, A., Riga Technical Univ., Riga (Latvia). Inst. of Civil Engineering and Real Estate Economics
Viesturs, J., Riga Technical Univ., Riga (Latvia). Inst. of Civil Engineering and Real Estate Economics
Geipele, I., Riga Technical Univ., Riga (Latvia). Inst. of Civil Engineering and Real Estate Economics

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The Latvia University of Agriculture (LLU) Strategic Development Plan 2010-2016, was developed during 2009 and approved by the LLU Senate on June 10, 2009.


In order to perform its functions and implement its goals and objectives, the Latvia University of Agriculture has developed three activity programs:


1. Studies 

2. Science

3. Administrative and financial support for studies and research work


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