The World Bank in Albania

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The World Bank in Albania

Albania has transformed from one of the poorest countries in Europe to an upper-middle-income country. The country is implementing important reforms to revitalize growth and job creation, while advancing the European Union integration agenda.

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Taxpayer Communication

Insights from a recent pilot in Albania on how the governments should communicate with taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gender Equality: A Win-Win for Albania

Albania has made significant progress in bridging gender gaps but women still face more obstacles than men throughout their lives.

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Recession Deepens

Economic growth in the Western Balkans is forecast to contract by 4.8 percent in 2020, according to latest report.

Albania At-A-Glance

After Albania emerged from 50 years of communist rule, the transition from a centrally planned to a market-oriented economy, together with abundant international aid and other strategic assistance, helped the country make progress. Thanks to strong growth performance, Albania grew from the poorest nation in Europe in the early 1990s to middle-income status in 2008.

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Gender Equality in Access to Economic Opportunities DPF

The objective of this program is to support the government of Albania’s efforts to enhance the policy framework for gender equality in access to economic opportunities.

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