explores the structural dynamics of the sector rather than EU pre-accession options. There is a wealth of information on the … challenges and opportunities for agriculture in the context of EU pre-accession, both in terms of instruments and measures, as …

the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration (MRDPA). Building on the previous engagement, the current … funding sources, particularly infrastructure programs financed from the state budget and from EU structural funds. The …

general environment in Albania; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Albania; 3) overall impressions of the WBGs …The Country Opinion Survey in Albania assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how … stakeholders in Albania perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments …

Prospects for faster, more sustainable economic growth and higher living standards in Albania rely on increasing … employment opportunities for all. By maintaining the current structure of labor participation, Albania is not capitalizing on its …

The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment aims to provide the government of Albania with an …

The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment aims to provide the government of Albania with an …

Albania's labor markets improved between 2014 and 2016 where more people than before found jobs and unemployment rates … opportunities. The role of Albania's National Employment Service (NES) is to assist jobseekers in job search and increase their … part of Albania's current reform program is to increase the capacity of public institutions to provide effective public …

This report is based on a study of the costs and savings of retail payments in Albania using a methodology (A Practical … this methodology to Albania, the study aims to establish a sound economic baseline for the national retail payments system …

This report aims to provide policy makers in Albania with new evidence to inform the design and implementation of … intermediation, and labor policies. The STEP Employer Survey adds value to other ongoing efforts in Albania (e.g., by the Institute … of Statistics in Albania [INSTAT], United Nations Development Programme [UNDP], and the National Employment Services [NES …

in accessing finance which impedes their growth. MSMEs in Albania aresignificant contributors to the economy. In 2016 … World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report access to finance is the third biggest constraint in Albania for … in other comparableeconomies. The number of MSMEs having used bank financing is low compared to the EuropeanUnion (EU …