Dr. Idaver Sherifi

Vice Rector
Department of Economic Sciences and Finance
Bio
Education
Publications
Idaver Sherifi (PhD) is an experienced academic and professional with a robust background in management, digital business, and media.
 
He is Vice-Rector of Western Balkans University and senior lecturer at the Department of Economic Sciences and Finance, as well as an entrepreneur in the field of media, technology and marketing.
 
Dr. Sherifi has completed his Master's degree in "Business Management" and has defended his Doctorate in Economic Sciences with a profile in Management, focused on Management Information Systems.

His academic career includes over a decade of lecturing at Epoka University, where he focused on business management, management information systems, innovation, and entrepreneurship. His research and academic publications encompass new business models, management information systems, entrepreurship and digital transformation.

In addition to his academic pursuits and long experience as a lecturer, Dr. Sherifi has held significant roles in the media industry, notably serving as the CEO of ABC News Albania and as founder of AlbEu.com, a prominent digital platform founded in 2003. He is also one of the creators of the innovative programmatic marketing platform Lupon Media and founder of the technology company Campaign LTD.
  • Phd in Management (180 ECTS) [2016] European University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, Business and Development, Department of Management, Tirana | Albania
  • Master of Second Level in Business Administration (102 ECTS) [2010], Epoka University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Tirana | Albania
  • Bachelor in Political Sciences (300 ECTS) [2006] Tirana University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Sciences, Tirana | Albania
Unravelling the Link Between Financialisation and Economic Growth: Evidence from Croatia. 
A. Mamuti, F. Kadiu, I. Sherifi, I. Romanova, S. Grima. Risks 13: 15. http://doi.org/10.3390/risks13010015 (2025)
 
Financial Risks of Business Management of Cryptocurrency Operations
I. Sherifi, O. Lebid, O. Goncharova, S. Drobyazko, I. Sidko. TEM Journal, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM131-37. Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 355-364. (2024)
 
Managing the Reputational Risk of an Enterprise in the Economic Security System.
I. Sherifi, S. Kapitanets, A. Kalra. Economics and Finance, Volume 11, Issue 3, 88-100. (2023)
 
Technology as a factor in managing online media editorial offices: A review of Content Management Systems (CMS).
I. Sherifi. The 3rd International Conference on Communication and Media Studies, 221-231. (2022)
 
Development of entrepreneurship education model using digital technologies
T. Vlasiuk, I. Sherifi, A. Sanytska, M. Tashak. Economics and Finance. P-ISSN: 2754-6209. Volume 10, Issue 1, Pages 28-36. (2022)
 
Strategic Management of Industrial Enterprise Innovation Potential Development. 
I. Sherifi, H. Andrushchenko, D. Vankovych, D. Solokha, I. Malyshenko. Academy of Strategic Management Journal, Print ISSN: 1544-1458; Online ISSN: 1939-6104. Volume 19, Issue 6. (2020)
 
The Importance of Information Systems in Decision Making in Insurance Companies in Albania.
I. Sherifi. UET, https://www.bksh.al/details/452188 (2016)

 Internet Usage on Mobile Devices and Their Impact on Evolution of Informative Websites in Albania. 
I. Sherifi, E. Senja. European Journal of Business, Economics and Accountancy (ISSN 2056-6018). Volume 3, Issue 6, Pages 37-43. (2015)
 
Impact of Information Systems in Satisfying Students of the University: Case Study from Epoka University. 
I. Sherifi. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences (ISSN: 2235 -767X) Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 167-175 (2015)
 
Information Systems and Online Media in Albania: Challenges and Expectations. 
I. Sherifi, I. Baholli. The 8th International Conference on Economic Sciences, Vienna, Austria, 8-15. ISBN–13 978-3-903063-77-8. ISBN–10 3-903063-77-0. P. 8-15. (2015)
 
Insurance Sector in Albania: History and Development
I Sherifi. European Journal of Business, Economics and Accountancy (ISSN 2056-6018) Volume 3, Issue 5, Pages 6-11. (2015)
 
Online Banking in Albania
I. Sherifi. European Journal of Economics and Business Studies. ISSN 2411-4073. Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 241-245. (2015)
 
The Impact of Information Systems on Entrepreneurship
I. Sherifi. Ditët e Studimeve Shqiptare (24-26 Prill 2015) UET, Tirane. (2015)
 
Family Enterprises in Albania/ Arnavutluk’ta Aile İşletmeleri
M. Üç, I. Sherifi. ORTA ASYA’DAN BALKANLAR’A KOBİ NİTELİĞİNDE AİLE İŞLETMELERİ (SME TYPE FAMILY BUSINESSES FROM CENTRAL ASIA TO THE BALKANS). Volume 4. (2011)
 
In the Context of Basel II Accord, Capital Adequacy and Rating
F. YILDIZ, M. ÜÇ, BL ELİTAŞ, C. ELİTAŞ, I. SHERIFI. 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Development, June 8-9 2010, Sarajevo. Pages 9-19. (2010)