In these difficult times, as Albania is going through major economic and social trials, the question rightly arises as to how the administration is being staffed and whether the country is importing more people than solutions. GOOD CV, BUT WILL YOU “IMPORT” THE PEOPLE, GENTLEMEN? What is there more in the cupboard than in the accounting ledger? It is by no means possible to omit mention of the recent practice of our democratic government as well. Considering the import of cadres a necessity, from the very first days of its work it has brought in not only food products from abroad, but also people for various posts. These days the old heads of the sectors are being replaced one by one, and in their place are appointed people who have come from abroad. The issue is not that they are incapable people; the question is different: is it really the case that there are no more specialists, technicians, economists, and administrators in this country who know this land, this people, these hardships? For years, emigration has been spoken of as a grave wound in Albanian society, but now a new phenomenon is emerging: the import of cadres. And this is being done not on the basis of any serious study, but more on the basis of closeness, acquaintances, political ties, or friendships. Thus, instead of strengthening trust in the country’s own people, the conviction is growing that a person’s value is measured not by knowledge and work, but by an airline ticket and a foreign address. In a country where the economy is ruined, where unemployment is increasing and people can barely secure their daily bread, the administration is swelling with new appointments. But is this service to the people? Or should the people applaud while others make the calculations with their country? There may be many files, many names, many appointments and dismissals on the shelves of the cupboard, but the question remains: what is there more in the cupboard than in the accounting ledger? If the accounts do not add up, if the figures do not match the country’s needs, then the import of cadres is not a solution, but an expensive ornament on a house without foundations. Albania needs help, knowledge, experience, but not contempt for the efforts of its own sons and daughters. If there are capable cadres abroad, let them come and work; but not by taking anyone’s place by order and recommendation. Otherwise, tomorrow someone will rightly say: good CV, but will you “import” the people, gentlemen?