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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News from Albania's Forests

The project supported by the World Bank and the Swedish Government is providing information on the state of the country's forests.

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Albania: Restoring Growth

Albania is implementing macro-fiscal and structural reforms to revitalize growth and job creation, while advancing the EU agenda.

Global Economic Prospects

A Fragile Recovery

Growth in Europe and Central Asia continued to pick up, with commodity exporters and importers alike achieving recovery.

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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Integrated Urban and Tourism Development

The project aims to improve urban infrastructure, enhance tourism assets, and strengthen the capacity of institutions to support tourism at local level in the south of Albania, a key tourism destination.

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