Arjan Gjonça

Dr. Arjan Gjonça is an Associate Professor of Demography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), specializing in the Department of International Development. His expertise spans demographic behavior, health transitions in developing societies, and developmental ideas. He holds an MSc and PhD in Demography from LSE, where he has served as a full academic staff member since completing his studies.

Education:

• PhD in Demography, LSE
• MSc in Demography, LSE

Research Interests:

• Health and mortality patterns in developing countries
• Demographic trends in the Balkans, particularly Albania
• Sex imbalances at birth and female health disparities
• Interplay between development and tradition in shaping demographic behavior

Professional Contributions:

• Advisory roles with the World Bank, UN agencies, and governments of Albania, Turkey, and Bosnia
• Chair of the Albanian Accreditation Board (2015–present)
• Former Honorary Secretary of the British Society for Population Studies (2001–2004)

Key Projects:

• Commission on Reform of Higher Education in Albania (2013–2015)
• Health transition studies in Eastern Uganda and post-communist Albania