Delays in public investments do not stop at the direct cost of the project. They create a negative chain that affects the entire economy. This section explains how the damage from delays is transmitted into the real economy, identifying three...
To deeply understand the problem of delays, it is essential to create a clear 'map' of the architecture of public investments. This section presents the structure of the infrastructure investment portfolio, classifying projects by sector, size, region and maturity level. The...
Every year, the Albanian state pours between 5% and 7% of GDP into infrastructure — a level that appears impressive and stands above the average of countries in the region. Millions of euros go toward roads, schools, water networks, drainage...
Socialist Party vs. Democratic Party As the 2025 elections approach, Albania’s two major political parties—the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP)—have presented their economic programs, outlining proposals and measures for economic development, infrastructure improvement, increased investments, and support for...
This analysis addresses the expected developments and trends of the Albanian economy during the 2026–2028 period, comparing them with the 2022–2024 period and offering a deep perspective on the successes and weaknesses of economic and fiscal policies. The analysis covers various...
Albania has made significant steps toward improving its education system, but it still faces major challenges in meeting the standards of European Union and regional countries. In 2024, the education budget represents only 2.6% of GDP, a figure that remains...
Euro in its exchange with the Lek at the beginning of May 2024[1] has depreciated on average by 3.7% since the end of 2023. If we look at the exchange rate of the Euro with the Lek, at...
The average score of the economic indicator fell slightly in 2020 to rise again in 2021 and again withdrawing in 2022, partly due to the slow recovery or the dependence of the development of the economy on the agricultural base...
Host countries of FDI in the Western Balkans have been applying low profit tax rates for over a decade. However, it can still be seen that the attraction of investment has not tended to increase significantly, even in countries...
