French President Emmanuel Macron declared in Tirana a statement that will remain long in the attention of the public and political elites:“I encourage you to invest in Albania, because you have strong leadership – and not only because he is...
Raising the minimum wage is a complex decision that must consider the balance between workers' welfare and businesses' capacity to bear it. If the minimum wage increases without being based on productivity or economic growth, it may cause issues such...
Albania has made some visible progress during the 2022–2024 period, including moderate economic growth and important structural reforms. However, this progress has faced major obstacles that are negatively affecting productivity growth and the competitiveness of the economy. Despite economic growth,...
As part of its ongoing series of analyses dedicated to the economy and its structuring, ALTAX presents its latest study. This political and economic paper offers a deep-dive analysis on the importance of tourism and infrastructure as drivers of Albania’s...
Where to invest in Albania in 2025 and why? is a study supported by ALTAX, as a guide to the potential of each sector, including risk assessment, development opportunities and impacts on the local economy. It aims to help...
Roads or Another Economy? is a study supported by ALTAX, as a policy and position paper. This paper is presented for the purpose of discussion and debate based on arguments and professional comments from all interested groups and actors.Roads...
In our economy, imports of goods in 2023 are 1.98 times higher than exports [1].This ratio has increased by 3% compared to 2022. Albanian consumers are used to seeing products from every corner of the world in their...
On Monday, in the middle of November, the Open Day of Good Practice activity took place with the participation of civil society and business representatives, but also by the Municipal Council and leaders of the Municipality of Gjirokastra.The selected good...
Albania is rated as one of Europe’s richest countries in onshore hydrocarbon reserves, relatively up to 220mn barrels and 5.7bn cubic meters of natural gas. According to Albanian Energy Association (AEA), Albania is estimated to have reserves up to...
A bigger number of Balkan countries have sustained the economic stabilization and gone on to complete a modernization driving sustained, inclusive growth. Albania, Serbia and Macedonia now are at the point where they have a chance to follow this route...
