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Votes for work? : job patronage and electoral mobilization in Albania

Uberti, Luca J.; Imami, Drini; Mendola, Mariapia - 2026

We study the impact of an election campaign on the labor market outcomes of incumbent party supporters. Using unique data on voters' political preferences during a pre-election period in Albania and a DiD design that compares the evolution of outcomes among close neighbours, we show that...

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Votes for work? : job patronage and electoral mobilization in Albania

Uberti, Luca J.; Imami, Drini; Mendola, Mariapia - 2025

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The Missing link in Albania's innovation system : evidence on academia-business cooperation and sustainable innovation

Grabova, Perseta; Tushaj, Arjan; Kule, Ditjona; Leka, … - 2026

Sustainable innovation is important in Albania, a small transition economy facing pressures from digitalization, the green transition, and increased competition. Yet the country's innovation system is still developing, and academia-business linkages remain weak. This article investigates how...

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Digital transformation of the Albanian banking system : the result of the Albanian banking sector digitalization survey 2024

Molishti, Lindita; Topalli, Margerita - 2026

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The role of macroeconomic variables in driving bank profitability in Albania : evidence from a panel mixed frequency approach

Skufi, Lorena; Papavangjeli, Meri; Suljoti, Erjona - 2026

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In search of credit crunch (rationing) periods in Albania : a disequilibrium approach

Shijak, Gerti - 2026

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Modeling credit demand and supply of firms and households in Albania

Shijak, Gerti - 2026

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Growth-at-risk under climate change stress : empirical insights from Albania

Shijak, Gerti - 2026

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The impact of gender on tax compliance in Southern Albania

Dervishaj, Blerina; Gropa, Melaize - 2026

We examine whether gender influences formal tax compliance among self-employed taxpayers in Southern Albania-focusing on two observable behaviors: paying taxes on time and the amount of unpaid tax debt (arrears). The study does not examine tax evasion or tax avoidance, as these behaviors cannot...

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Do lending standards matter for non-financial corporate credit? : evidence from Albania

Papavangjeli, Meri; Skufi, Lorena; Geršl, Adam - 2026

This study investigates the relationship between lending standards and credit dynamics in Albania. Using a unique bank-level dataset from the Bank Lending Standards Survey, we differentiate between newly issued domestic-currency and foreign-currency loans to non-financial corporations. We...

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EU enlargment: Ukraine as a special case - the Western Balkans as the norm : anchoring Kyiv in the EU through a new type of accession association

Lippert, Barbara; Ondarza, Nicolai von; Seebass, Frauke - 2026

Since Russia launched its full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in 2022, the European Union (EU) has pursued its enlargement policy as part of a geopolitical approach. According to the European Commission and candidate states, the EU could admit new members from 2028 onwards, while...

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Improving Social Insurance for Migrants : Lessons from Albania

Jain, Himanshi; Martin, Matthew Chase; Mehta, Helly D.; … - 2026

As global mobility increases, social insurance coverage for migrant workers emerges as a policy priority alongside traditional pension system sustainability concerns. This report focuses on improving retirement security for global migrant workers, with social insurance coverage of Albanian...

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Financial literacy and well-being of adults in Albania : results from the 2023 round

Dushku, Elona - 2025

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Albania : Selected Issues

2025

This Selected Issues paper analyzes a building block approach for introducing a positive neutral countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) in Albania. While Albania has advanced its macroprudential policies, the current regulatory framework includes limited releasable buffers. Introducing a positive...

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Albania : 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

2025

Albania is on track to be one of the fastest growing economies in Europe in 2024, underpinned by tourism and prudent macroeconomic policies. Despite this strong performance, GDP per capita stands at just around a quarter of the EU-15 level. The economy is also facing structural headwinds,...

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Assessing the impact of global macroeconomic conditions for capital flows in Albania

Hoda, Bledar - 2025

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Transport Inputs to the Western Balkans Green Growth Narrative

2025

The World Bank presents this report for the WB6 to provide an evidence-based policy narrative to showcase the opportunities for the WB6 transport sector to contribute to the green, resilient, and inclusive economic development (GRID) agenda. It discusses both passenger and freight transport....

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Medium-term development strategy of the Bank of Albania 2025-2027 : the "Medium-term development strategy of the Bank of Albania 2025-2027" was approved by the supervisory council of the Bank of Albania, decision no. 58, dated 20.11.2024

2025

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Does money matter for predicting overall prices in Albania? : an analysis with recurrent neural network

Vika, Blerina; Vika, Ilir; Xhaja, Denada - 2025

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Forecasting house prices in Albania with the deep learning LSTM network

Vika, Blerina; Vika, Ilir - 2025

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On the road to better life? : rural road and economic development in Albania

Kumar, Santosh; llirjani, Ermal; Ukil, Patralekha - 2025

This study evaluates the impact of investment in rural roads on household welfare in Albania. Using a difference-in-differences method, we find that treated households experienced a 35-percentage point increase in the quality of roads relative to control households and reduced travel times to...

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Mapping report on the textile, clothing, leather and footwear sector in Albania

Mureau, Anne-Marie - 2025

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The impact of European integration on the labour market in Albania : challenges, opportunities and perspectives

Spahija, Suela; Xhaferri, Shqipe - 2025

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Adapting the EU Farm to Fork Strategy to Albania : opportunities and challenges for sustainable agricultural transformation

Hyna, Eva; Golemi, Ela - 2025

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The impact of remittances on economic development and the labour market structure in Albania

Elezi, Besiana; Zisi, Alma - 2025

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Access for domestic workers to labour and social protection : Albania

Jorgoni, Elira; Musabelliu, Enkelejd; Shima, Ada - 2025

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Bioeconomy strategy development in Horizon Europe associated countries : Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine

2025

This report describes the bioeconomy policy developments in Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine, associated to the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. The work extends the geographic coverage of the...

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The impact of internal and macroeconomic factors on the profitability of the banking sector : a case study of the Western Balkan countries

Hoxha, Arsim; Bajrami, Roberta; Prekazi, Ylber - 2025

The banking sector in the Western Balkan countries has changed dramatically in recent years. A variety of factors have contributed to these changes, such as economic growth, increased competition, and the implementation of new regulations. As a result, the profitability of the banking sector...

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Stress Testing the Albanian Banking Sector : A Decade Post-FSAP

Koosakul, Jakree - 2025

Over the past decade, the Albanian banking sector has undergone a remarkable transformation amid strong macroeconomic performance and sound financial reforms. Nevertheless, pockets of vulnerability remain, including some that were identified during the IMF's 2014 Financial Sector Assessment...

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Foreign Exchange Intervention Through the Lens of the Quantitative Integrated Policy Framework : The Case of Albania

Bartolini, David - 2025

In recent years, Albania has experienced a sustained appreciation of the domestic currency. This raises the questions of what factors are driving this appreciation and how to calibrate appropriate policy responses. Drawing on insights provided by the IMF's integrated policy framework (IPF), this...

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From reforms to ruin : the pyramid schemes crisis and its impact on Albania's transition

Nexhipi, Adelina; Nexhipi, Erjon - 2025

The collapse of the communist dictatorship in Albania catalysed a series of profound transformations regarding the economic, political, institutional, legal, and social dimensions. These reforms were often rolled out haphazardly, lacking a coherent strategy, and were marred by intense political...

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2025 Economic Reform Programmes of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye : the Commission's overview & country assessments

2025

Economic governance is a key aspect of the EU enlargement process, mirroring efforts in the EU to strengthen economic policy coordination and multilateral surveillance under the European Semester. The Annual Economic and Financial Dialogue with Regional Partners aims to prepare these (potential)...

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The invisible hand of the EU : Europeanisation of spatial planning in two non-EU countries

Berisha, Erblin; Cotella, Giancarlo; Solly, Alys - 2025

Whereas the Europeanisation of spatial planning in the Member States is extensively researched, few studies have focused on non-Member countries. To shed some light on the matter, this contribution analyses how the European Union (EU) has influenced spatial planning organisation and practices in...

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Access to finance for SMEs in Albania under monetary tightening

Dushku, Elona - 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to Albania's economy but face significant financing challenges amid monetary tightening. Utilizing firm-level data from 2022-2023, this study documents that the abrupt interest rate increases in 2022 prompted a rise in alternative financing...

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Analysis of 4G and 5G networks for IPTV transmission in Albania : evaluating key factors

Prodani, Fatmira; Gjermeni, Frida - 2025

The increasing demand for high-quality multimedia services has heightened the need for robust, high-speed wireless networks. Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), as a key multimedia service, relies heavily on network performance to deliver seamless content to end-users. In Albania, 4G networks...

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On the Road to Better Life? Rural Road and Economic Development in Albania

Kumar Gautam, Santosh; Ilirjani, Ermal; Ukil, Patralekha - 2025

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Accommodating Islamic finance within Albania's legal and financial framework : a comparative study of European practices

Musta, Eugen; Maçka, Bledar - 2025

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A Building Block Approach for Introducing a Positive Neutral Countercyclical Capital Buffer in Albania

Fandl, Maximilian - 2025

The paper discusses the introduction of a positive neutral countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) for Albania. The building blocks present a step-by-step guide to assess preconditions to be in place. Applied to the case of Albania, authors employ a set of methods for the calibration of a positive...

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Albania : 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

2025

The 2025 Article IV Consultation discusses that Albania enjoys one of the highest growth rates in Europe, low inflation, declining public debt, and strong foreign reserves. Building on this foundation, the Albanian government is advancing bold reforms to secure EU membership by 2030. Growth is...

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Measuring energy poverty in rural Albania : a multidimensional and context-sensitive approach

Struga, Meivis; Polinesi, Gloria; Rossi, Mosè; … - 2025

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Inclusive, innovative, and resilient : shaping Albania's future growth framework

Dinoshi, Irsida; Leka, Ahmet - 2025

As Albania's economy continues to evolve, traditional measures like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fail to provide a complete picture of its economic well-being and sustainability. This paper explores the need for new tools to assess and guide Albania's economic policies, shifting the focus from...

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The effect of monetary policies on the economy of the Western Balkan countries

Ignjatović, Jelena; Đorđević, Aleksandra - 2025

Monetary policies have one of the key roles in the creation of economic policies of all countries of the world. Although the main task of monetary policy is to regulate the required amount of money, the objectives of monetary policy can have a development and stabilization character, which...

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Climate Transition Risk Stress Testing Framework for the Banking Sector in Albania

2025

This first climate transition risk stress test for the Albanian banking sector assesses the macroeconomic and financial sector implications of Albania's shift to a low-carbon economy under different climate policy scenarios. It builds upon earlier exposure analyses conducted for the Albanian...

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International Migration in Albania : Results from the 2024 Albania Household Migration Survey

2025

Albania is a country with a highly mobile population and has one of the largest diasporas in Europe. More than one-third of the Albanian population is currently living abroad. The primary driver of emigration are the large wage differentials with main destination countries. Albania has the...

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Albania Public Finance Review : Enhancing Fiscal Sustainability for Resilience and Human Development

2025

In line with Albania’s development priorities, this Public Finance Review (PFR) examines how fiscal policies can support long-term economic growth. Chapter 1 evaluates Albania’s macro-fiscal framework, focusing on economic growth, fiscal sustainability, and key risks. Chapter 2 reviews the...

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Technological finance (fintech) and its performance in Albania

Pjetri, Fabian; Boduri, Leonard; Dibra, Rezart; Cukaj, … - 2025

The main purpose of this paper presented by the authors has to do with the realization of an analysis on the progress and level of use of Financial Technology (FinTech) with a focus on the banking sector in the state of Albania. The notion of FinTech is a dedicated term for financial technology...

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Digital engagement and mental health among university students in Albania : Patterns, Risks and Coping Strategies

Çaro, Edlira; Hasrama, Ornela; Axhemi, Sokol; … - 2025

The use of technology has become a central part of university students' daily lives, influencing their academic and social experiences. This study examines the patterns of digital engagement and their effects on mental health among university students in Albania. Drawing on a survey of 432...

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E-tourism as a catalyst for rural destination promotion : digital pathways for sustainable tourism development in Belsh, Albania

Sallja, Endrit; Çaro, Edlira; Hasrama, Ornela; Axhemi, … - 2025

The rapid growth of digital technologies is transforming how rural destinations are discovered, experienced, and promoted. This study investigates the role of e-Tourism in enhancing the visibility and sustainable development of the Municipality of Belsh, a rural administrative unit in central...

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Evaluation of the territorial and administrative reform (TAR) of local government in Albania

Smaja, Jonida - 2024

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Youth study Albania 2024 : Albanian young people : hostage to a never-ending transition

Çela, Alba; Kamberi, Geron; Gega, Klodian - 2024

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Soil pollution in the Western Balkans

2024

Soil contamination in the Western Balkans is a significant challenge, hampered by inadequate legal frameworks, lack of comprehensive field data, and insufficient site investigations. This report aims to support the JRC's efforts to fill information gaps on soil pollution across the Western...

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