This paper analyzes the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe initiative, the promises it holds out and the problems it has encountered. It includes a brief historical and institutional background of the initiative, recalling the driving forces in integrating the Balkans, regionally and globally. Download full document in English
This paper analyzes various issues related to the population movement in the Western Balkan area as a factor that influence all aspects of regional integration including trade and direct foreign investments. The paper proposes to build on existing initiatives of the Stability Pact and the EU, as well as to develop a regional initiative to...
This paper includes an overview of the relations between Albania and European Union. It includes the process of negotiations between Albania and the EU for a Stabilization and Association Agreement and the Albanian institutional structure for European integration. Download full document in English
This article analyzes the competitiveness of the Albanian textile/ garment and leather/ shoes industries. The article contains an overview of these industries, providing data on production for Albania for the period 1999-2001. Also, there are analyzed the influencing factors, structure and rivalry in these branches of industry. Download full document in English Download full document...
This article includes an overview of the competitiveness environment in Albania. The article analyzes the factors that affect the competitive advantages in the country through relevant data, including demand as an important factor. Download full document in English Download full document in Albanian
This paper analyzes the situation of the agri-food section in Albania providing data in this aspect. It includes an overview of the alimentary and agricultural products in the trade exchange and the geographical distribution of exports and imports. It is also focused at the competitiveness level of the agri-food sector and offers some suggestions on...
This article presents the successful cases of organizing businesses through the cluster. It also introduces the cluster as a way to be comparable and competitive in global and regional markets. The article includes some examples of collaborations between firms and shows their benefits. Download full document (only in Albanian)
This study analyzes the meaning and possible criteria of evaluation of sustainability of the current Account deficit. The study through the analysis of indicators assesses whether the current account deficit is sustainable in Albania. It also offers suggestions on the ways in which sustainability of the current Account deficit can be improved in the case...
This study analyzes the concept of competitiveness by providing definitions and clarifying what it means. The study provides information on how competitiveness is created, maintained and increased. Also, based on the impact of government decisions on business and the interaction between them, is presented the role that government plays in business. Download full document (only...
This paper includes a general overview of the implementation of the panel and Appellate Body’s recommendations and rulings under Article 21 of the DSU and the possibility of using panel and Appellate Body suggestions in order to prevent further conflicts during the implementation period. It also offers the scope of the Article 21.5 and how...