Departamentit
Departamentit is the Albanian term for a department, a formal unit within an organization—often a government body, public authority, university, or large company—that handles a defined policy area, service, or support function. As a unit, a departament typically has its own objectives, staff, and budget, and it operates under the authority of a higher administrator such as a minister, secretary general, or agency chief. The definite form “Departamentit” is used when referring to a specific department.
Etymology and usage. The word departament is widely used across languages with the sense of a specialized
Functions and structure. Departamentet coordinate programs, prepare budgets, implement policies, deliver services, and monitor performance within
Context and variation. The precise powers, responsibilities, and governance of a departament depend on the legal
See also: Department (public administration); Ministry; Agency.