This study report provides an assessment of the agriculture and rural development situation in the Western Balkan region, focusing on key challenges and necessary coping strategies to overcome food insecurity. The report’s findings identify key pillars of resilience that require immediate investment to empower both farmers and consumers to absorb and recover from supply shocks,...
The purpose of this study is to analyse practices of the business fora involvement in the European integration process. It aims to identify existing structural problems, as well as to explore best practices and previous experiences of business participation in the European integration process. Based on a white paper mode, the study also provides practical...
The objective of this study is to explore and analyse knowledge and information gaps of Albanian businesses, in the area of EU accession, with a particular focus on identifying and assessing their needs. Albania is on the verge of embarking upon the accession negotiations stage, and inclusiveness and the role of non-state actors is...
This policy paper seeks to provide a functional review of the CSR landscape in Albania and introduce tools and mechanisms which could contribute to enhancing corporate social responsibility among Albanian enterprises. The paper analyzes the possible legislative amendments which will serve to provide for more room to introduce CSR standards into enterprises’ internal operations. This...
This document summarizes the findings and recommendations of two studies conducted by the GAP Institute, the Riinvest Development Research Institute for Kosovo and ACIT. The studies aim to promote and accelerate economic and trade integration between Albania and Kosovo. In this context, statistical data on trade between the two countries, identification of trade barriers, in-depth...
This study analyzes the implementation of bilateral agreements between Albania and Kosovo in the field of economy and identifies existing obstacles to this integration. The study also includes concrete data from a questionnaire developed with main business actors operating in Kosovo. Also, based on a statistical analysis of potentials, the document provides some recommendations for...
This paper analyzes the potential for closer cooperation in the area of European integration between Albania and Kosovo. This paper argue for more Europe between Albania and Kosovo – A Greater Europe. Also, this document provides descriptions of the European integration process of the two countries and includes recommendations for cooperation between them. Download full...
This paper analyzes the political and economic costs and benefits of Albania’s European Union integration process, focusing on the following main areas: free trade, competitiveness, economic growth, agriculture, food security and free movement, as well as the political and institutional framework. The project applies a combined methodology approach of quantitative and qualitative methods. Therefore, the...
In this annual trade report, you will find an analysis of Albania’s foreign trade and economic integration with other markets. The report aims to provide a thorough study of trade flows, main categories and products traded, and the geography of Albanian trade. A particular attention is paid to potential and sensitive sectors, analysing in-depth developments...
In this annual trade report, you will find an analysis of Albania’s foreign trade and economic integration with other markets. The report aims to provide a thorough study of trade flows, main categories and products traded, and the geography of Albanian trade. A particular attention is paid to potential and sensitive sectors, analysing in-depth developments...