Livia Hoxha

Livia Hoxha

2023

Livia Hoxha is an MIP Fellow, currently pursuing a Master's in International Development Policy at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Her master's studies at Duke University focus on Environmental and Energy Policy and Management.
She has completed her Bachelor's studies at the University of New York Tirana as a Valedictorian Student and MBA studies as the best-graduating student at the same institution.
Following her studies, Livia began her career as an expert at the Ministry of Finance and Economy at the General Directory of Public Debt and Foreign Aid Coordination, where she contributed in managing and strategizing the domestic debt portfolio to ensure fiscal sustainability, as well as issuing debt instruments like Eurobonds in International Capital Markets in the interest of the Republic of Albania.
She then became a Monitoring and Evaluating Officer at the Program and Project Management Directory in the Field of Economic Development. As a Monitoring and Evaluating Officer for IPA projects at the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Albania, her role centered on ensuring these projects meet EU standards and goals, was responsible for assessing project effectiveness, focusing on their impact on Albania's economic growth and adherence to EU policies.
Livia has also amassed valuable insights through internships at the UNHCR Albania and the Central Bank of Albania, along with significant contributions to various non-profit organizations. Her diverse experiences have not only broadened her understanding of international development and financial management but have also honed her skills in policy analysis and strategic planning.