Fatos Salliu
European University of Tirana, Albania
Title: Impact of the Internet and digital technology in the information society in Albania
Biography
Biography: Fatos Salliu
Abstract
The development of the internet and digital technology has brought revolution in the mass media in Albania. Albania has been a very isolated because of the dictatorial system. The country inherited blizzard deep in information technology. Over the last 25 years Albania has seen development in every direction. Since June 2014, it is an official candidate for EU membership. But to be accepted into the European family, it must reach certain standards. Currently new world order is in the stage of information society. This society can’t be understood without the Internet, digital technology, WiFi, mobile technology and mass media. EU countries are in the forefront of this development. With efforts, Albania is still behind in the process. However, mobile services and digital communications platforms, the country is approaching European standards. This study aims to reveal how has affected the internet and digital technology in the information society. The methodology was based on the level of Internet penetration for number of residents and number of households. Extension of fixed and mobile telephony. The market of mass media and electronic services index. All these were compared with EU standards. Data analysis shows the real situation of the impact of the Internet and digital technology in informing the population in Albania. The research presents accurate scientific conclusions and makes recommendations for the future in this field.