Yearly Archives - 2026

Albanian exports increased by 10.6% in July, but the growth is mainly supported by minerals, energy, metals and construction materials.

Albanian exports rose in July 2026, but which exports Increased and why? However, in order to understand whether this represents a genuine improvement in the export economy, it is not enough to look solely at the 10.6% figure. The statistical data...

The shadow of monetary policy and the monetization of the deficit, as a reminder

A new paper by the International Monetary Fund, published in August 2026 by Jácome, Magud, Pienknagura and Uribe, brings a conclusion that deserves attention also for Albania. The study shows that the history of deficit monetization does not completely...

Report published “Increasing housing supply does not guarantee improved access to housing”

ALTAX Observatory publishes the new study "Increasing housing supply does not guarantee improved access to housing", an in-depth analysis of the development of the housing market and the construction sector in Albania during the period 2005–2025. The study relies on...

Extractive industry: great wealth, but limited profitability and a narrow window of reform

According to the ALTAX Observatory study (Alb), Albania has generated a considerable volume of revenue from its underground resources during the 2010–2025 period, but the analysis of the extractive sector reveals a profound contradiction between its economic potential and...

Performance of the Albanian economy in Q1 2026 and prospects for the full year

The Albanian economy in the first quarter of 2026 continues to display a polarized and fragile growth pattern, typical of a transition economy that relies on a few strong yet vulnerable pillars, while traditional productive sectors are losing ground. INSTAT...

Zvërnec–Pishë Poro–Nartë Project between economic potential and Albania’s institutional test

In the public debate that has accompanied the Zvërnec tourism project, attention has been primarily focused on the magnitude of the declared investment, which according to public information reaches over 4 billion euros. However, in modern standards for the evaluation...

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