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Hello! Frontrunners 8 had two presenters who presented about 'Development Cooperation' between Finland and
Albania. Could you explain who you both are? My name is Klisman Ibrahimi and I'm from Albania.
I'm from Finland, my name is Arttu Liikamaa.
I have a question for Klisman. Your role is in the 'Sign Language Work', can you explain what is involved in it?
Yes, I am responsible for the research of Sign Language which is extremely essential as it provides material for our
training for the interpreters. Without the research and materials, we will have barriers. It also enables us to find
out more about the Deaf Community and their language. The research also allows us to advocate for our rights.
Its been 4 years of the Development Cooperation between Finland and Albania, what do you think of the progress?
Thats a good question. In the 4 years from when I started working with Albania to now, there's significant changes.
One of them is the growth of the Deaf Community from 2009 to now. The people are more empowered and are
involved in activism, wanting to make better changes. Empowerment is an important part of it all which helps
in achieving goals. Hopefully this will expand and grow in the future, this is the important part. From my perspective,
it is important that in my line of work, I am supporting the people instead of leading and doing most of the work, this
will prevent the natural flow of empowerment when I am behind the people, supporting them instead of leading.
This is proven due to the constant increase of the Deaf community, I hope this will continue.
Do you have any last words you wish to share with the rest of the world?
One of my personal desire is for the developing countries in this world to receive support, like we did, to learn how to
overcome barriers and also to learn how to set and achieve future goals.
I agree. I think that people working individually have less energy, combined we have more energy to achieve goals.
Hopefully in the future we can see more forces aligned and working together which will achieve more together!
Thank you both for coming and presenting to us. It has been interesting. Thank you. Bye.