Benet Beci
{{Short description|Albanian Politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Benet Beci
| image =
| caption =
| office = Mayor of Shkodër
| term_start = June 19, 2023{{cite web |title=Benet Beci Swears in as Shkodra Mayor |url=https://albaniandailynews.com/news/benet-beci-swears-in-as-shkodra-mayor |website=Albanian Daily News |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
| predecessor = Bardh Spahia
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|01|25}}{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://deputetim.al/2019/06/21/benet-beci/ |website=DeputetIM |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
| birth_place = Tirana, PSR Albania{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://deputetim.al/2019/06/21/benet-beci/ |website=DeputetIM |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
| party = Socialist Party of Albania
| education = University of Tirana
| profession = Politician, Finance Professional
}}
Benet Beci (born January 25, 1965) is an Albanian politician and finance professional currently serving as the Mayor of Shkodër, a position he assumed in 2023. His extensive career spans over three decades, encompassing roles in local governance, national politics, and development.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://b40network.org/v2/benet-beci/ |website=B40 Balkan Cities Network |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
Personal life and education
Beci has deep familial ties to Shkodër. His father, Bahri Beci (1936–2023), was born in Shkodër and became a well-respected academic and linguist with a strong connection to the city. In August 2023, Bahri Beci passed away at the age of 87.{{cite web |title=A life devoted to Albanian language, academician Bahri Beci dies at age of 86 |url=https://euronews.al/en/a-life-devoted-to-albanian-language-academician-bahri-beci-dies-at-age-of-86/ |website=Euronews Albania |access-date=February 15, 2025}}
Beci completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Economics in 1987. He later earned a Master's in Business Administration, focusing on the banking system in Albania. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in public administration and finance.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://ps.al/en/familja-jone/benet-beci/ |website=The Socialist Party of Albania |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
Professional career
From 2005 to 2019, Beci served as the Executive Director of the Albanian Development Fund (ADF), an institution established in 1993 with support from international donors to manage infrastructure and development projects across Albania. Under his leadership, the ADF significantly increased its investment capacity, becoming a central entity in the country's development sector.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://albania.globalfdireports.com/interview/benet-beci/ |website=Albania Global FDI Reports |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
In January 2019, Beci was appointed as the Administrator of the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH), the nation's largest electricity producer. During his tenure, he focused on diversifying the company's energy sources and enhancing its operations within the regional energy market.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://invest-in-albania.org/kesh-appoints-adfs-benet-beci-as-new-chairman/ |website=Invest in Albania |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
Transitioning to politics, Beci was elected as a Member of the Parliament of Albania in 2021, representing the Shkodër district. He actively participated in committees related to economic policy, trade, and environmental issues until 2023.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://b40network.org/v2/benet-beci/ |website=B40 Balkan Cities Network |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
Mayor of Shkodër (2023–Present)
In 2023, Beci was elected as the Mayor of Shkodër. His tenure has been marked by initiatives aimed at urban development, public welfare, and strengthening municipal governance. He has emphasized the importance of infrastructure development and the efficient delivery of public services to enhance the quality of life for Shkodër's residents.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci |url=https://b40network.org/v2/benet-beci/ |website=B40 Balkan Cities Network |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
Controversies
In November 2024, reports emerged that Beci was under investigation by the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) for alleged corruption and abuse of office during his tenure as the head of KESH. Beci addressed these reports, stating that he had provided the necessary clarifications and dismissed rumors of his resignation.{{cite web |title=Benet Beci explains why he was called to SPAK and rejects rumors of resignation |url=https://www.cna.al/english/politike/zyrtarisht-nen-hetim-nga-spak-benet-beci-kam-dhene-sqarimet-kush-do-le--i413987 |website=CNA.al |access-date=February 7, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.facebook.com/beci.benet/ Benet Beci on Facebook]