Delays in public investments do not stop at the direct cost of the project. They create a negative chain that affects the entire economy. This section explains how the damage from delays is transmitted into the real economy, identifying three...
To deeply understand the problem of delays, it is essential to create a clear 'map' of the architecture of public investments. This section presents the structure of the infrastructure investment portfolio, classifying projects by sector, size, region and maturity level. The...
Every year, the Albanian state pours between 5% and 7% of GDP into infrastructure — a level that appears impressive and stands above the average of countries in the region. Millions of euros go toward roads, schools, water networks, drainage...
The Albanian economy is undergoing a rapid economic transformation, where wealth is being accumulated unevenly, mainly in a passive and concentrated form. The debate on the application of a wealth tax is legitimate, but it must be built on the...
The 2025 Annual Report of the Financial Intelligence Agency (alb. AIF) has brought one of the most persistent problems of the Albanian economy back to the center of the debate: the gap between reported economic growth and the real...
In 2024, the Albanian economy records 127,634 active enterprises, with 15,521 new enterprises and 975 closures. Although the number of enterprises is gradually increasing, the economy remains dominated by micro-enterprises (50.9% without paid employees), low value-added trade, and services. This structure...
Albania has recorded a notable acceleration in capital outflows in recent years, combining the legitimate diversification of private wealth with the possible integration of funds of questionable origin into international assets. According to Eurostat, the stock of real estate owned...
A new dynamic model estimates annual economic and social losses of up to €1.1 billion ALTAX has published its latest research report titled “Cost of Corruption in Albania 2025 – A New Dynamic Model for Measuring Fiscal, Economic and Social...
A new analytical study on labor market developments in Albania for the period 2021–2025 highlights a profound structural transformation, which has directly impacted the growth of budget revenues, the formalization of work, and the redistribution of labor income. According to...
A Critical Reading of the Bank of Albania’s Financial Stability Report The latest financial stability report of the Bank of Albania constructs a broadly optimistic narrative regarding the condition of the banking sector and the resilience of the Albanian financial...
