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Albania: First Post-program Monitoring—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania »

Source: Albania : First Post-Program Monitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/309

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 November 2020

ISBN: 9781513562582

Keywords: Public debt, Revenue administration, External debt, Budget planning and preparation, Fiscal risks, ISCR, CR, test positivity rate, staff appraisal, test rate

Albania continues to be severely affected by the aftermath of the November 2019 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities responded promptly to the shocks, and macroeconomic and financial stability have...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 First Post-Program Monitoring with Albania »

Source: Albania : First Post-Program Monitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/309

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 November 2020

ISBN: 9781513562582

Keywords: Public debt, Revenue administration, External debt, Budget planning and preparation, Fiscal risks, ISCR, CR, test positivity rate, staff appraisal, test rate

Albania continues to be severely affected by the aftermath of the November 2019 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities responded promptly to the shocks, and macroeconomic and financial stability have...

Statement by Mr. Domenico Fanizza, Executive Director for Albania and Mr. Tony Persico, Advisor to the Executive Director November 23, 2020 »

Source: Albania : First Post-Program Monitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/309

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 November 2020

ISBN: 9781513562582

Keywords: Public debt, Revenue administration, External debt, Budget planning and preparation, Fiscal risks, ISCR, CR, test positivity rate, staff appraisal, test rate

Albania continues to be severely affected by the aftermath of the November 2019 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities responded promptly to the shocks, and macroeconomic and financial stability have...

Statement by the Staff Representative on Albania November 23, 2020 »

Source: Albania : First Post-Program Monitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/309

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 30 November 2020

ISBN: 9781513562582

Keywords: Public debt, Revenue administration, External debt, Budget planning and preparation, Fiscal risks, ISCR, CR, test positivity rate, staff appraisal, test rate

Albania continues to be severely affected by the aftermath of the November 2019 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities responded promptly to the shocks, and macroeconomic and financial stability have...

Albania: Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania »

Source: Albania : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/118

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513541365

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), External sector, Fiscal sector, Real sector, Financial markets, Balance of payments need, ISCR, CR, Albanian authority, Proj

This paper focuses on Albania's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). The RFI provides rapid financial assistance to member countries facing an urgent balance of payments need, without th...

Albania: Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania »

Source: Albania : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/118

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513541365

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), External sector, Fiscal sector, Real sector, Financial markets, Balance of payments need, ISCR, CR, Albanian authority, Proj

This paper focuses on Albania's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). The RFI provides rapid financial assistance to member countries facing an urgent balance of payments need, without th...

Statement by Mr. Domenico Fanizza, Executive Director for Albania and Mr. Tony Persico, Advisor to the Executive Director April 10, 2020 »

Source: Albania : Request for Purchase under the Rapid Financing Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2020/118

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 17 April 2020

ISBN: 9781513541365

Keywords: Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), External sector, Fiscal sector, Real sector, Financial markets, Balance of payments need, ISCR, CR, Albanian authority, Proj

This paper focuses on Albania's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). The RFI provides rapid financial assistance to member countries facing an urgent balance of payments need, without th...

Albania »

Source: Albania : Technical Assistance Report-Monetary and Financial Statistics and Financial Accounts Mission

Volume/Issue: 2019/307

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 October 2019

ISBN: 9781513516387

Keywords: Financial soundness indicators, Financial statistics, Monetary statistics, International investment position, Financial statements, ISCR, CR, flow-based, boa, MFS

This Technical Assistance report on Albania focuses on: compiling and disseminating flow-based monetary and financial statistics (MFS) for the central bank, other depository corporations (ODCs), and other financial...

Albania:Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions—Press Release and Staff Report »

Source: Albania : Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/207

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498324069

Keywords: Real sector, External sector, Fiscal sector, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, arrears, medium-term, general government debt, PPPs, Proj

Growth was strong in 2018, backed by high electricity production. Inflation remains subdued, notwithstanding very accommodative monetary conditions. The fiscal stance in 2018 was somewhat tighter than expected, sup...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Second Post-Program Monitoring for Albania »

Source: Albania : Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions-Press Release; and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2019/207

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 03 July 2019

ISBN: 9781498324069

Keywords: Real sector, External sector, Fiscal sector, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, arrears, medium-term, general government debt, PPPs, Proj

Growth was strong in 2018, backed by high electricity production. Inflation remains subdued, notwithstanding very accommodative monetary conditions. The fiscal stance in 2018 was somewhat tighter than expected, sup...

Albania »

Source: Albania : Technical Assistance Report-Revenue Administration: Supporting the Delivery of the Reform Agenda

Volume/Issue: 2019/94

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 02 April 2019

ISBN: 9781498306287

Keywords: Tax revenue, Tax evasion, Revenue sources, Tax administration, Tax reforms, GDT, LTO, arrears, vat, taxpayer

This Technical Assistance Report discusses several tax administration issues and high-level recommendations for the reform agenda. The General Directorate of Taxes (GDT) continues to make good progress in modernizi...

Albania: 2018 Article IV Consultation—Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania »

Source: Albania : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2019/29

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396582

Keywords: Real sector, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Economic reforms, Central banks, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, PPPs, percent of GDP, arrears

Despite robust GDP growth, projected at 4 percent in 2018, inflation remains below its 3 percent target. The fiscal deficit has stabilized around 2 percent of GDP, implying a modest gradual reduction in public deb...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2018 Article IV Consultation—Informational Annex »

Source: Albania : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2019/29

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396582

Keywords: Real sector, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Economic reforms, Central banks, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, PPPs, percent of GDP, arrears

Despite robust GDP growth, projected at 4 percent in 2018, inflation remains below its 3 percent target. The fiscal deficit has stabilized around 2 percent of GDP, implying a modest gradual reduction in public deb...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Albania »

Source: Albania : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2019/29

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396582

Keywords: Real sector, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Economic reforms, Central banks, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, PPPs, percent of GDP, arrears

Despite robust GDP growth, projected at 4 percent in 2018, inflation remains below its 3 percent target. The fiscal deficit has stabilized around 2 percent of GDP, implying a modest gradual reduction in public deb...

Statement by Domenico Fanizza, Executive Director for Albania and Paolo DiLorenzo, Advisor to the Executive Director January 23, 2019 »

Source: Albania : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2019/29

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396582

Keywords: Real sector, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Economic reforms, Central banks, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, PPPs, percent of GDP, arrears

Despite robust GDP growth, projected at 4 percent in 2018, inflation remains below its 3 percent target. The fiscal deficit has stabilized around 2 percent of GDP, implying a modest gradual reduction in public deb...

Statement by the Staff Representative on Albania January 23, 2019 »

Source: Albania : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2019/29

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 January 2019

ISBN: 9781484396582

Keywords: Real sector, Macroprudential policies and financial stability, Economic reforms, Central banks, Gross domestic product, ISCR, CR, PPPs, percent of GDP, arrears

Despite robust GDP growth, projected at 4 percent in 2018, inflation remains below its 3 percent target. The fiscal deficit has stabilized around 2 percent of GDP, implying a modest gradual reduction in public deb...

Albania: First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions »

Source: Albania : 2018 First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions-Press Release and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2018/123

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 May 2018

ISBN: 9781484357071

Keywords: Post-program monitoring, Fiscal consolidation, Banking supervision, Fiscal reforms, Balance sheets, Inflation targeting, Public-private sector cooperation, Economic indicators, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions in 2018 with Albania. The Albanian economy has continued to strengthen, with real GDP growth at 3.8 percent (year-over-year) during 2017, reflecting st...

IMF Executive Board Concludes First Post-Program Monitoring for Albania »

Source: Albania : 2018 First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions-Press Release and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2018/123

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 21 May 2018

ISBN: 9781484357071

Keywords: Post-program monitoring, Fiscal consolidation, Banking supervision, Fiscal reforms, Balance sheets, Inflation targeting, Public-private sector cooperation, Economic indicators, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions in 2018 with Albania. The Albanian economy has continued to strengthen, with real GDP growth at 3.8 percent (year-over-year) during 2017, reflecting st...

The Effective Lower Bound for the Policy Rate in Euroized Economies-An Application to the Case of Albania »

Source: The Effective Lower Bound for the Policy Rate in Euroized Economies-An Application to the Case of Albania

Volume/Issue: 2018/55

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Guido della Valle , Erald Themeli , Romain Veyrune , Ezequiel Cabezon , and Shaoyu Guo

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 March 2018

ISBN: 9781484345313

Keywords: Monetary policy, Europe, Albania, interest rate lower bound, euroization, Monetary Policy (Targets, Instruments, and Effects), Albania

Based on the experience of the Bank of Albania, the paper proposes a framework to estimate the interest rate lower bound in small, open, and euroized economies. The paper introduces a stylized monitoring tool to as...

Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans: Opportunities and Challenges »

Source: Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans : Opportunities and Challenges

Volume/Issue: 2018/02

Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers

Author(s): Ruben Atoyan , Dora Benedek , Ezequiel Cabezon , Jacques Miniane , Nguyen Ngoc Duy , and James Roaf

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 February 2018

ISBN: 9781484337189

Keywords: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia, Infrastructure, Europe, Montenegro, Output growth, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of

An assessment of public infrastructure development in the Western Balkans. The paper quantifies the large gaps across various sectors/dimensions, evaluates current infrastructure plans, and discusses funding option...

Euroization Drivers and Effective Policy Response: An Application to the case of Albania »

Source: Euroization Drivers and Effective Policy Response: An Application to the case of Albania

Volume/Issue: 2018/21

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Guido della Valle , Vasilika Kota , Romain Veyrune , Ezequiel Cabezon , and Shaoyu Guo

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 25 January 2018

ISBN: 9781484338728

Keywords: Dollarization, Europe, Financial stability, Albania, Central banks and their policies, euroization, and reserve requirement, reserve requirement

This paper proposes a methodology to develop empirically based and theoretically consistent deeuroization policies. It is derived from the experience of Albania. The paper is the first attempt to provide an empiric...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/374

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332672

Keywords: External sector, Current account balances, Exchange rate assessments, Export competitiveness, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Corruption, Capital markets, Debt management, Selected issues

This paper explores Albania's current account (CA) deficit that improved in 2016, but remains sizable. The EBA-Lite model results indicate that the external position is moderately weaker than implied by fundamental...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/374

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332672

Keywords: External sector, Current account balances, Exchange rate assessments, Export competitiveness, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Corruption, Capital markets, Debt management, Selected issues

This paper explores Albania's current account (CA) deficit that improved in 2016, but remains sizable. The EBA-Lite model results indicate that the external position is moderately weaker than implied by fundamental...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/374

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332672

Keywords: External sector, Current account balances, Exchange rate assessments, Export competitiveness, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Corruption, Capital markets, Debt management, Selected issues

This paper explores Albania's current account (CA) deficit that improved in 2016, but remains sizable. The EBA-Lite model results indicate that the external position is moderately weaker than implied by fundamental...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/374

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332672

Keywords: External sector, Current account balances, Exchange rate assessments, Export competitiveness, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Corruption, Capital markets, Debt management, Selected issues

This paper explores Albania's current account (CA) deficit that improved in 2016, but remains sizable. The EBA-Lite model results indicate that the external position is moderately weaker than implied by fundamental...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2017/374

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332672

Keywords: External sector, Current account balances, Exchange rate assessments, Export competitiveness, Economic growth, Fiscal policy, Corruption, Capital markets, Debt management, Selected issues

This paper explores Albania's current account (CA) deficit that improved in 2016, but remains sizable. The EBA-Lite model results indicate that the external position is moderately weaker than implied by fundamental...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation »

Source: Albania : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/373

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332573

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Fiscal consolidation, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting, Financial stability, Balance of payments statistics, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Albania's economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related foreign direct investment (FDI), and a recovery in key Euro...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation—Informational Annex »

Source: Albania : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/373

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332573

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Fiscal consolidation, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting, Financial stability, Balance of payments statistics, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Albania's economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related foreign direct investment (FDI), and a recovery in key Euro...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2017 Article IV Consultation—Supplementary Information »

Source: Albania : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/373

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332573

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Fiscal consolidation, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting, Financial stability, Balance of payments statistics, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Albania's economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related foreign direct investment (FDI), and a recovery in key Euro...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Albania »

Source: Albania : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/373

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332573

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Fiscal consolidation, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting, Financial stability, Balance of payments statistics, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Albania's economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related foreign direct investment (FDI), and a recovery in key Euro...

Statement by Alessandro Leipold, Executive Director for Albania and Paolo Di Lorenzo, Advisor to the Executive Director »

Source: Albania : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/373

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 13 December 2017

ISBN: 9781484332573

Keywords: Article IV consultation reports, Fiscal policy, Fiscal sustainability, Fiscal consolidation, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting, Financial stability, Balance of payments statistics, Debt sustainability analysis, Press releases

This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Albania's economy continues to strengthen, benefitting from rising domestic demand, large energy-related foreign direct investment (FDI), and a recovery in key Euro...

Late to the game? Capital flows to the Western Balkans »

Source: Late to the game? Capital flows to the Western Balkans

Volume/Issue: 2017/92

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Zsoka Koczan

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 07 April 2017

ISBN: 9781475593501

Keywords: Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Capital flows, Croatia, Europe, Albania, Foreign direct investment, Western Balkans, Open Economy Macroeconomics, Comparative Studies of Countries

The boom and bust in capital flows to the New Member States of the European Union have received a considerable amount of attention; foreign direct investment and bank flows to the region and countries' participatio...

Albania: Ninth and Tenth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement, and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring »

Source: Albania : Ninth and Tenth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement, and Proposal for Post-Programmonitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Excutive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/64

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 February 2017

ISBN: 9781475583441

Keywords: Albania, Europe

This paper discusses Albania's Ninth and Tenth Reviews under the Extended Arrangement and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. All performance criteria were met, although of the three indicative targets were misse...

IMF Executive Board Completes Final Reviews of the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility for Albania »

Source: Albania : Ninth and Tenth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement, and Proposal for Post-Programmonitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Excutive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/64

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 February 2017

ISBN: 9781475583441

Keywords: Albania, Europe

This paper discusses Albania's Ninth and Tenth Reviews under the Extended Arrangement and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. All performance criteria were met, although of the three indicative targets were misse...

Statement by Carlo Cottarelli, Executive Director for Albania and Paolo Di Lorenzo, Advisor to the Executive Director, February 24, 2017 »

Source: Albania : Ninth and Tenth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement, and Proposal for Post-Programmonitoring-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Excutive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2017/64

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 February 2017

ISBN: 9781475583441

Keywords: Albania, Europe

This paper discusses Albania's Ninth and Tenth Reviews under the Extended Arrangement and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. All performance criteria were met, although of the three indicative targets were misse...

Albania: Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria—Press Release and Staff Report »

Source: Albania : Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2016/289

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 September 2016

ISBN: 9781475532807

This paper discusses Albania's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria . All performance criteria at the end of April 2016 were met with comfortable margins...

IMF Executive Board Completes Eighth Review under Albania’s Extended Fund Facility and Approves €35.9 Million Disbursement »

Source: Albania : Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release and Staff Report

Volume/Issue: 2016/289

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 September 2016

ISBN: 9781475532807

This paper discusses Albania's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria . All performance criteria at the end of April 2016 were met with comfortable margins...

Europe »

Source: Europe : A Survey of Gender Budgeting Efforts

Volume/Issue: 2016/155

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Sheila Quinn

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 28 July 2016

ISBN: 9781475520088

Keywords: Gender budgeting, Europe, fiscal policies and administration, gender inequality

This paper surveys European gender budgeting efforts, which have enjoyed sustained support for more than a decade and a half. In a number of countries, gender budgeting led to significant changes in budget legislat...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2016/143

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781484379097

Keywords: growth, capital, potential output, gdp, credit

This paper aims to determine how much of the economic slowdown of Albania is owing to cyclical conditions and how much to a reduction in potential growth. The analysis shows that average growth in 2009-14 dropped b...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2016/143

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781484379097

Keywords: growth, capital, potential output, gdp, credit

This paper aims to determine how much of the economic slowdown of Albania is owing to cyclical conditions and how much to a reduction in potential growth. The analysis shows that average growth in 2009-14 dropped b...

Albania: Selected Issues »

Source: Albania : Selected Issues

Volume/Issue: 2016/143

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781484379097

Keywords: growth, capital, potential output, gdp, credit

This paper aims to determine how much of the economic slowdown of Albania is owing to cyclical conditions and how much to a reduction in potential growth. The analysis shows that average growth in 2009-14 dropped b...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/142

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781475519426

Keywords: good, debt, public debt, financial stability, monetary fund

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent ext...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria—Informational Annex »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/142

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781475519426

Keywords: good, debt, public debt, financial stability, monetary fund

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent ext...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria—Supplementary Information »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/142

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781475519426

Keywords: good, debt, public debt, financial stability, monetary fund

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent ext...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Albania »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/142

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781475519426

Keywords: good, debt, public debt, financial stability, monetary fund

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent ext...

Statement by Carlo Cottarelli, Executive Director for Albania and Paolo Di Lorenzo, Advisor to Executive Director, May 27, 2016 »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2016 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement, and Request for Waiver of Applicability and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/142

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 09 June 2016

ISBN: 9781475519426

Keywords: good, debt, public debt, financial stability, monetary fund

This paper presents an overview of recent economic developments, outlook, and risks of the Albanian economy. Over the past few years, Albania has successfully maintained macroeconomic stability amid a turbulent ext...

Albania: Fifth and Sixth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria »

Source: Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/61

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 February 2016

ISBN: 9781498379175

Keywords: tax, revenue, monetary fund, inflation, debt, Europe, Albania

Background: In February 2014, the Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement with access equivalent to SDR 295.42 million (492.4 percent of quota). So far, four purchases totaling the equivalent of...

IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Albania »

Source: Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/61

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 February 2016

ISBN: 9781498379175

Keywords: tax, revenue, monetary fund, inflation, debt, Europe, Albania

Background: In February 2014, the Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement with access equivalent to SDR 295.42 million (492.4 percent of quota). So far, four purchases totaling the equivalent of...

Statement by Carlo Cottarelli, Executive Director for Albania and Paolo Di Lorenzo, Advisor to Executive Director, February 17, 2016 »

Source: Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/61

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 24 February 2016

ISBN: 9781498379175

Keywords: tax, revenue, monetary fund, inflation, debt, Europe, Albania

Background: In February 2014, the Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement with access equivalent to SDR 295.42 million (492.4 percent of quota). So far, four purchases totaling the equivalent of...

Being Poor, Feeling Poorer »

Source: Being Poor, Feeling Poorer : Inequality, Poverty and Poverty Perceptions in the Western Balkans

Volume/Issue: 2016/31

Series: IMF Working Papers

Author(s): Zsoka Koczan

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 February 2016

ISBN: 9781475515060

Keywords: Poverty and inequality, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Montenegro, Serbia, Poverty measurement, Cross country analysis

Emerging Europe has undergone a major economic transformation over the past 25 years. Most countries experienced initial drops in output during transition, followed by recovery in the second half of the 1990s. The...

Albania: Fiscal Transparency Evaluation »

Source: Albania

Volume/Issue: 2016/5

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 15 January 2016

ISBN: 9781513598734

Keywords: budget, transparency, debt, finance, revenue, Europe, Albania

This paper discusses key findings of the fiscal transparency evaluation for Albania. Many of the fundamental elements of fiscal transparency are now in place. The budget clearly shows the government’s forecasts of...

Albania: Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria »

Source: Albania : Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria

Volume/Issue: 2015/129

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 May 2015

ISBN: 9781513525310

Keywords: arrears, debt, inflation, monetary fund, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria (PC). Economic recovery is under way, but growth remains...

Albania: Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria—Supplementary Information »

Source: Albania : Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria

Volume/Issue: 2015/129

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 May 2015

ISBN: 9781513525310

Keywords: arrears, debt, inflation, monetary fund, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria (PC). Economic recovery is under way, but growth remains...

IMF Executive Board Completes Fourth Review of Albania’s EFF and Approves €36 Million Disbursement »

Source: Albania : Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria

Volume/Issue: 2015/129

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 May 2015

ISBN: 9781513525310

Keywords: arrears, debt, inflation, monetary fund, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria (PC). Economic recovery is under way, but growth remains...

Albania: Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements »

Source: Albania : Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements

Volume/Issue: 2015/48

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 February 2015

ISBN: 9781498337212

Keywords: inflation, monetary fund, future, disbursements, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of PCs, and Rephasing of Future...

IMF Executive Board Completes Second and Third Reviews under Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Albania and Approves €58.8 Million Disbursement »

Source: Albania : Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements

Volume/Issue: 2015/48

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 February 2015

ISBN: 9781498337212

Keywords: inflation, monetary fund, future, disbursements, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of PCs, and Rephasing of Future...

Statement by Carlo Cottarelli, Executive Director for Albania and Marco Senatore, Advisor to Executive Director, February 20, 2015 »

Source: Albania : Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements

Volume/Issue: 2015/48

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 February 2015

ISBN: 9781498337212

Keywords: inflation, monetary fund, future, disbursements, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of PCs, and Rephasing of Future...

Statement by the IMF Staff Representative on Albania February, 20, 2015 »

Source: Albania : Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements

Volume/Issue: 2015/48

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 26 February 2015

ISBN: 9781498337212

Keywords: inflation, monetary fund, future, disbursements, deficit

This paper discusses Albania's Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of PCs, and Rephasing of Future...

Albania: First Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria »

Source: Albania : First Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria

Volume/Issue: 2014/211

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 July 2014

ISBN: 9781498323178

Keywords: public debt, fiscal risks, tax administration, tax revenue

KEY ISSUES Background: On February 28, the Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement with access of SDR 295.42 million (492.4 percent of quota). A purchase of SDR 23.55 million (about EUR 26.4 mil...

IMF Executive Board Completes First Review under Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Albania; Approves €26.7 Million Disbursement »

Source: Albania : First Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria

Volume/Issue: 2014/211

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 16 July 2014

ISBN: 9781498323178

Keywords: public debt, fiscal risks, tax administration, tax revenue

KEY ISSUES Background: On February 28, the Executive Board approved a three-year Extended Arrangement with access of SDR 295.42 million (492.4 percent of quota). A purchase of SDR 23.55 million (about EUR 26.4 mil...

Albania »

Source: Albania : Financial System Stability Assessment

Volume/Issue: 2014/79

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 March 2014

ISBN: 9781484338797

Keywords: risk management, credit risk, underwriting, legal framework

This paper discusses the Financial System Stability Assessment report on Albania. The IMF report states that the Albanian economy is weak, macroeconomic imbalances are large, and the financial sector faces several...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement

Volume/Issue: 2014/78

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 March 2014

ISBN: 9781484338339

Keywords: current account, balance of payments, debt sustainability, external debt

This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening and imbalance of the economy. It highlights that high nonperforming loans (NPLs) are constraini...

Albania: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation—Informational Annex »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement

Volume/Issue: 2014/78

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 March 2014

ISBN: 9781484338339

Keywords: current account, balance of payments, debt sustainability, external debt

This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening and imbalance of the economy. It highlights that high nonperforming loans (NPLs) are constraini...

IMF Executive Board Approves €330.9 Million Extended Arrangement for Albania »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement

Volume/Issue: 2014/78

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 March 2014

ISBN: 9781484338339

Keywords: current account, balance of payments, debt sustainability, external debt

This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening and imbalance of the economy. It highlights that high nonperforming loans (NPLs) are constraini...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation with Albania »

Source: Albania : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation and Request for Extended Arrangement

Volume/Issue: 2014/78

Series: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author(s): International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Publication Date: 19 March 2014

ISBN: 9781484338339

Keywords: current account, balance of payments, debt sustainability, external debt

This 2013 Article IV Consultation for Albania focuses on economic developments and policies that have led to weakening and imbalance of the economy. It highlights that high nonperforming loans (NPLs) are constraini...