Education priorities and policies in Albania over the past decade have focused on improving the quality, inclusiveness and equity of public education through increased funding and strategic reforms. From a system perspective, the education system appears to be in need of: Increasing...
In line with real estate market trends, without any consultation with the public and interest groups, referring to Article 102 of the Constitution (Powers of the Prime Minister), the Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation has issued
The government has approved new average market prices for housing. Compared to 2023, prices have increased in large cities and coastal areas, which are not classified as cities. The government's setting of apartment price benchmarks raises several important questions regarding the...
According to our analysts: - the intervention is considered lawful, if the government argues that reference prices are necessary to address informality and create a formal market. The Albanian Constitution gives the state the right to intervene for purposes of public...
Informality in Albania refers to the part of the economy that operates outside formal regulations, taxes, and labor laws. This includes unregistered businesses, undeclared income, and informal employment. The informal sector has become significant in Albania, contributing to tax evasion, unfair...
Informality in Albania: Approaches to Overcoming It Based on Experience (in Albanian) is a study supported by ALTAX, as a policy document and with a roadmap approach through examples and presentation of experiences over three decades. This document is...
In general, the economy of Albania is often compared to other small emerging economies in Southeastern Europe and the former Soviet Union that share similar historical experiences and growth challenges. The economy of Albania can be compared to countries of...
In the Balkans, the assessment of the most balanced national budget for 2025 in terms of sustainability, equity and efficiency includes examining how effectively each government addresses key challenges such as social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic growth. Based on recent...
In recent years, Serbia has emerged as one of the strongest economic performers in the Western Balkans. It is the leader in terms of projected growth, with the economy expected to expand by around 3.5% in 2025. This growth is...
Albania’s proposed 2025 budget outlines a strategy for economic growth of 3.9%, driven by sectors such as tourism, construction and infrastructure development. The government plans to raise 7.55 billion euros and spend 8.2 billion euros, focusing on investments in health,...
