Published on 11/09/202513/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Mr. Ervin Zeka | Agricultural and Wine Economics | Young Researcher Award Aldo Moro University of Bari | Italy Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania. Ervin Zeka | Agricultural and Wine Economics | Young Researcher Award
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid