The Academy of Sciences of Albania was founded 53 years ago, on October 10, 1972.

The Presidium of the People’s Assembly issued the founding decree. Professor Aleks Buda led the effort and became the first president. The original decree is kept in the Academy’s archive at the Central State Archive.

The first Assembly meeting took place on January 25, 1973. Other notable founders included Eqrem Çabej, Mahir Domi, Petrit Radovicka, and Kolë Popa.

At its start, the Academy had 17 full members and 5 corresponding members.

It operated through institutes in social sciences, Albanology, natural sciences, and technical sciences. Its main tasks included conducting theoretical and practical research, applying studies in practice, cooperating with universities and research centers, and organizing national and international scientific activities.

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