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“Should I stay or should I go now?”
(Looking beyond Kosovo’s birthday celebration and fireworks) On February 17, Europe’s youngest state celebrated its 6th birthday. It’s been a celebration with mixed feelings. “Back then it was very emotional, there was euphoria in the air. We celebrated in the … Continue reading
Golf tourism – a bold new approach to boost tourism in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia
Tourism directly represents 5% of global GDP. Tourism, as an economic sector, is responsible for more than 235 million jobs worldwide. That is 1 out of every 12 in the World. It’s a phenomenally high number. In Europe, tourism is … Continue reading
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Tagged Albania, economic growth, Golf, golf tourism, job creation, Kosovo, Macedonia, tourism development
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Reducing Kosovo’s trade deficit – one bite/sip at the time
In 2012, Kosovo imported products for approximately €2.5 billion. The import of foodstuff alone is approximately €300 million per year, second only to mineral products (gasoline, oil). This is a very sizable market. Unfortunately, Kosovo’s food-processing companies are still struggling … Continue reading
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Tagged import substitution, Kosovo, local products, retailers
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This model doesn’t seem to work, now what do we do?
Kosovo, January 2014 The beginning of a new year offers the opportunity to take stock of the past, reflect on the current and look forward. Here follows a mix of anecdotes and facts, a snapshot of the current situation in … Continue reading
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