Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans
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 options available to countries in the region. The paper also identifies important bottlenecks for increased infrastructure investment. Finally, the paper quantifies potential growth benefits from addressing infrastructure gaps, concluding that boosting the quantity and quality of infrastructure is vital for raising economic growth and accelerating income convergence with the EU. The paper concludes with country-specific policy recommendations.
Document type
- Report
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Source
IMF
Geographical focus
- Western Balkans
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
- General
Entry created by Admin WBC-RTI.info on July 19, 2018
Modified on July 19, 2018
