Distressed and marginalized, earthquake victims await answers
Already vulnerable people amongst those most affected.
“It is the poor population who, because of economic incapacity, have had to settle for poorly built or bought housing.”
“We often say: 'Earthquakes don't kill people. Buildings do.'”
“The 51 people who lost their lives during the earthquake are a testament to the disorder of construction permits in the country.”
Liri Kuçi, Organizata Politike
Lorina Hoxha
Lorina Hoxha is an urban strategist currently based in Tirana. She holds a Master’s degree in Urban Sociology from the University of Amsterdam. Lorina was previously engaged as an editorial intern at K2.0.
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