This paper discusses key findings of the Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for Albania. The macroeconomic performance of the Albanian economy has been good overall, with sustained growth and low inflation. Weak infrastructure and...

This paper discusses a Request from Albania for a Three-Year Arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). This arrangement aims to prepare Albania for graduation from IMF-supported programs. If properly implemented, the policies it embodies will reduce vulnerabilities,...

The main challenges for this review were to further redress long-running problems in the energy sector and to balance fiscal policy requirements for development spending with macroeconomic stability. The financial position of the state-owned electricity company (KESH) deteriorated significantly...

Albania’s Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility is analyzed. Albania has reached a pivotal stage in its economic development. Increasing foreign direct investment and rapid financial sector development point to a faster convergence...

This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that over the last decade, Albania’s macroeconomic performance has generally been strong and per capita GDP in U.S. dollar terms more than doubled. Strong fiscal policy, largely based on major improvements in tax administration, lowered public...

Law no. 273 of June 29, 2006 on local public finance has been (partially) operating since the 2007 fiscal year. It establishes the principles, the general framework and the procedures for training, administration, employment and utilization of local public funds, as well as the responsibilities...

Налоговое планирование является важной частью деятельности каждой организации, стремящейся к эффективной работе, к максимальной прибыли. Важно знать, как можно...

В статье анализируются изменения к порядку формирования и исполнения местных бюджетов в соответствии с нормами нового Бюджетного кодекса; рассматриваются...

В статье обращается внимание на проблемные аспекты налогообложения, установленные государством для администрирования единого налога в результате постоянных и...