Normunds Balabka

Normunds Balabka is an Assistant Professor at Riga Technical University's School of Economics and Business, with expertise in business management, economics, and human resources. He holds a doctoral degree in pedagogy and multiple master's degrees in economics, political science, educational science, and law. His career spans roles as a teacher at Riga State Technical School, principal of Ulborka Secondary School (since 2012), and education quality expert at Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science (since 2019), where he has led over 40 educational institution accreditations.

Education:

• Doctoral degree in pedagogy
• Master's degrees in business administration, law, educational science, and political science

Research Focus:

• Interdisciplinary applications of economics in education and public administration
• Accreditation and quality assurance frameworks
• Municipal economic development strategies