In Albania, nominal income growth and positive macroeconomic indicators have not automatically translated into improvements in citizens’ everyday lives.Public policies, including increases in minimum wages, pensions, and social assistance, aim to protect the minimum living standard and reduce poverty, but...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its October 2025 report, forecasts steady growth for Albania, albeit at moderate rates. According to the data, real GDP is expected to grow by 4.0% in 2023 and 2024, and 3.4% in 2025, positioning...
At a time when the debate over the efficiency of fiscal policies is more alive than ever, Albania stands as a typical case of an economy that has surpassed the minimal fiscal threshold for development, yet still struggles to build...
In Albania, challenges related to transparent governance and access to information remain evident, reflecting several findings from GRECO’s Fifth Evaluation Round. The report[1] highlights that delayed access, lack of proactive transparency, and incorrect limitations in existing laws...
Albania is producing more and more waste, yet the institutions tasked with managing this burden, namely local authorities and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, behave as if this reality does not exist.National strategies are approved, documents are multiplied, but...
In recent years, the idea of a cash-free Albania has gained significant attention, closely tied to the country’s process of European Union integration and the modernization of its financial system. However, while the vision sounds promising, the reality is far...
In a typical morning in Tirana, a small shop sees an increase in the number of clients and new buyers. This is one of the real faces of an Albania that, in 2025, is experiencing economic growth of around 3.5%,...
The quarterly data from INSTAT indicate that the services sector in Albania continued to grow during the second quarter of 2025, with positive performance across most key activities, reflecting a revival in consumption and economic activity following challenges in previous...
Economic forecasting in developing economies such as Albania faces a dual challenge closely tied to the complex nature of political decision-making and economic planning. On one hand, there is the need for forecasts that are reliable, accurate, and time-consistent, offering...
Retail trade in Albania continues to show signs of stability and growth in economic activity during the second quarter of 2025. According to INSTAT data, the sales volume index reached 117.1, marking a 6.2% annual increase compared to the second...
