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 from 4.0% in 2023 and 2024, to 3.4% in 2025, positioning...
Since 2020, the Albanian economy has faced a series of complex challenges. On one hand, inflation has experienced a significant increase, driven not only by domestic factors but also by turmoil and risks in the global economy. On the other...
In this analysis on the challenges and policy responses to economic and trade fragmentation, we will discuss the key issues presented in Alfred Kammer’s speech[1] and their impact on the Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) region, including Albania, also...
In a research analysis [1] prepared by a group of experienced experts [2] of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasis is placed on the need that the countries of the Western Balkans must increase the presence...
In the next mission, the members of the Monetary Fund team made a statement, which in itself has findings with a positive approach to fiscal and budgetary actions taken by the Government, where in this position there are confirmations of...
The latest publication of the Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook, April 2022)[1], which follows the publications by the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development show an even darker situation of the economy, through the...
Albania is preparing a Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) to finance its development spending of an estimated 2.2–3.0 percent of GDP over five years. Revenue mobilization will be supported by comprehensive tax policy and administration reforms. International and regional comparisons suggest...
According to the latest publication for Albania, the IMF mission this December 2021 states that: The recovery is broad-based with all sectors but agriculture registering positive growth in 2021H1. Electricity production doubled in 2021Q1 compared to 2020Q1 due to favorable...
Middle income countries have made considerable progress over the past decades. And, with sound policies and strong reform efforts, they will meet the challenges of the future. Further efforts are also needed to ensure that the benefits of high growth are...
An IMF mission, led by Stephanie Eble, visited Pristina during October 17-October 30 to conduct the 2018 Article IV consultation discussions. According to the conclusion after the visit of this mission, Kosovo has continued to experience robust growth over the last year,...
