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,...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set ambitious targets for all countries, to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. Achieving these goals requires enormous financial resources. Much...
The current consensus on indirect tax reform in developing countries favors a reduction in trade taxes with an increase in VAT to raise revenue. The theoretical results on selective reform that underlie this consensus are, however, derived from partial models...
