Public services

A budget that exceeds the plan, but does it serve the citizen?

The latest figures from the Ministry of Finance show an unusual reality for Albanian public finances. Budget revenues for the period January–August 2025 have exceeded the plan by over 69 million euros. At first glance, this is a significant achievement. But...

Economic growth in the first quarter of 2025, a continuation of the challenges of a one-sided model

According to data from INSTAT, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 recorded a real growth of 3.39%, continuing the positive trend of 4.05% in 2024, but with a noticeable slowdown. This indicates that the economy still...

Albania and the declarations on a “Sustainable Economy”: How much reality and how much politics?

In recent years, the phrase “sustainable economy” has taken a permanent place in political speeches, institutional reports, and public commentary in Albania. A term that, in principle, inspires trust: an economy that grows without destroying the environment, that ensures well-being...

The return of emigrants: An opportunity for Albania or an unattainable challenge?

The return of Albanian emigrants to their home country is a complex issue that encompasses economic, social, and legal dimensions. To better understand this matter, it is essential to analyze the factors that influence this process and compare them with...

Good budget for 2025?

Albania’s proposed 2025 budget outlines a strategy for economic growth of 3.9%, driven by sectors such as tourism, construction and infrastructure development. The government plans to raise 7.55 billion euros and spend 8.2 billion euros, focusing on investments in health,...

Public administration wage increases vs. The motivation to be corrupt

The government is implementing new measures to link its workers' compensation to compliance to tackle corruption with a clear focus: no company or person is above the law. This refreshed approach aims to prevent corrupt relationships primarily with businesses, before they...

Performance indicators for public administration, political patronage and action plan adopted to fight corruption

In the implementation of the reform, the government in these 10 years[1] has aimed, according to the strategy for the administration[2], to strengthen performance indicators in addition to technology. In its history, the DPA (alb. DAP) under the...

Digitization or e-government and the impact on the fight against corruption

One of the instruments to increase the potential for corruption is e-government, or in other words the digitization of public services. For this mechanism, an average of 2% of the value of public investments has been invested every year in the...

Digital transformation of government depending on civic demand

The digital transformation of public administration is good for a country and its citizens. In fact, the implementation of digital technology within public institutions is an opportunity that should be exploited as soon as possible.  Governments usually focus their digitalization efforts...

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