The intensified campaign by the Albanian government against tax evasion in tourism, with a particular focus on wage evasion, appears as a maneuver synchronized with the electoral dynamics of 2025. This move, which ostensibly aims to strengthen fiscal discipline and...
The obstacles to wage formalization stem from multiple causes and involve various actors who influence Albania's economy and labor system. There is no single party solely responsible; instead, a combination of factors and actors contribute to the persistence of informality. 1....
The Albania of values—one that embodies honesty, justice, solidarity, and culture—feels like a distant dream for many citizens today. Yet, this dream is not unattainable. Returning to a society where values form the foundation requires a deep transformation across three...
The government’s responsibility for delays in roadworks and the resulting losses for businesses is a critical issue that directly affects the economy and the social life of citizens. Public infrastructure is essential for national development. However, when projects are delayed due...
The analysis of the main problems inherited in Albania’s public finances before 2013 highlights a series of complex and intertwined challenges, which negatively impacted fiscal sustainability and the country's long-term economic development. The increase in public debt and the lack of...
Economic growth in Albania in 2025 could be driven by a combination of economic, institutional and strategic factors. From previous analyses, data intersections and developments we think that there are some of the main elements that could contribute: The first impact should...
An analysis of the two poles of a phenomenon such as "seduction" and "corruption" in society, especially in countries like Albania and the Balkan region, is fundamental to understanding the roots and consequences of these phenomena. In an analysis
Albania’s 2024 anti-informality campaign marks the fourth major attempt in a decade (following 2015, 2018, and 2021). While the discourse is familiar—promoting tax compliance, reducing wage evasion, and curbing informality—the infrastructure, international context, and strategic intent have evolved. The question...
In the latest assessments by Moody's, S&P or Fitch, it seems that three Balkan economies already have an increasing ranking, being upgraded to the Ba3 level. Meanwhile, three other countries are still rated lower at BB- and B+ levels. These assessments...
During the months of the 2024 summer season, the Ministry of Finance, with the aim of "improving financial reporting in accordance with international standards and good practices, with the support of the World Bank (WB), presented for public consultation
