PhD Dorel Balliu

Dorel Balliu is a legal and governance professional with 11 years of experience working at the intersection of public administration, innovation, and international cooperation. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, where he manages reform-oriented projects that introduce innovative approaches to institutional performance, regulatory processes, and policy implementation, in line with the EU acquis and best practices. His professional experience has included work with international partners at the EU, UN, and the U.S. Department of State levels. Having completed his higher education in Italy, Dorel holds a PhD in Public Management and Governance and has worked in Albania, Italy, Luxembourg, and the United States, combining legal, policy, audit, and academic experience to promote responsible innovation, democratic governance, and effective public institutions.