mbikëqyrja
Mbikëqyrja is a term in the Albanian language that refers to the process and institutions involved in supervision and oversight. It denotes both the act of observing and checking compliance, as well as the organizational structures tasked with monitoring activities, performance, and safety. The word combines mbi- meaning over with qyrje (observation) derived from the verb qyr, meaning to look or watch.
In governance and law, mbikëqyrja serves to ensure accountability, protect public interests, and maintain standards across
Common areas of mbikëqyrja include financial services, health care, education, environmental protection, consumer protection, data privacy,
Challenges include ensuring independence, adequate resourcing, and avoiding excessive bureaucratic burden. In practice, mbikëqyrja is a