This edited collection provides a comprehensive geographic and chronological overview of the decentralisation processes in the successor states of former Yugoslavia and Albania during their transition and EU integration years, from 1990 until 2016. These countries present a unique laboratory for...

This book explores the economic and social development of the Western Balkan region, a group of six countries that are potential candidates for EU membership. It focuses on the key economic issues facing these countries, including the challenge of promoting economic growth, limiting public...

Health reforms in south east Europe : an introduction / Will Bartlett, Jadranka Božikov, Bernd Rechel -- Health reforms in Croatia from the user perspective / Miroslav Mastilica -- Health reform in Bulgaria / Antoniya Dimova ... [et al.] -- Decentralization in Croatia's health system /...

Decentralisation is changing the face of South East Europe. This text provides practical analysis of the devolutionary measures reshaping post-Communist economies. Using case studies from Croatia, the former Yugoslavia, Albania and more, this collection offers valuable insights into political...