In this episode of Open Gov Stories, Edison Frangu, an open gov leader in Albania, shares with his childhood friend Nerisa many experiences that made him the changemaker he is today. She asks him many questions to get to know why he does his work. He discusses challenges growing up poor during the transition from communism to democracy in Albania, beginning his career working in the local municipality, becoming an advisor to the mayor, his journey on a fellowship to the US, and more. He ends with why he is so committed to improving his country of Albania.