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The World Bank in Kosovo

The World Bank in Kosovo. Our Work. World Bank Kosovo. KEY FACTS TO REMEMBER. Kosovo is small: 1/3 the size of Belgium (10.887 km) Kosovo is multiethnic: ~2 million people Albanian Serb

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The World Bank in Kosovo

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  1. The World Bank in Kosovo Our Work World Bank Kosovo

  2. KEY FACTS TO REMEMBER • Kosovo is small: • 1/3 the size of Belgium (10.887 km) • Kosovo is multiethnic: • ~2 million people • Albanian • Serb • Other Minorities • Kosovo is the poorest region of Europe: • GDP p.c. US$ 1,227 • 37% below poverty line • 15% in extreme poverty InKosovo the international community has put 25 times more money and 50 times more troops per capita than in Afghanistan.

  3. INSTITUTIONAL PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE… June 1999 Resolution 1244 establishes UNMIK November 2001 PISG formed after first election October 2004 Second elections as transfer of power proceeds 2005-2006 Standards reviewed status negotiations begin United Nations Mission in Kosovo divided into four pillars: Pillar I Police and Justice, under the UN’s direct leadershipPillar II Civil Administration, under the UN’s direct leadership Pillar III Democratization and Institution Building, led by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)Pillar IV Reconstruction and Economic Development, led by the European Union (EU) Provisional Institution of Self-Government consisting of: President, Assembly and the Government of Kosovo Transfers of authority slowly begin • Today PISG’s responsibilities include: • Economic policy • Trade, labor and social welfare • Transport • Agriculture and rural development • Human rights and equal opportunities • Energy and mining • But UNMIK retains final legal authority & certain powers including: • Security, law & order • Foreign relations • Minority rights protection • Banking & customs • Privatization management Standards: • Functioning democratic institutions • Establishment of the rule of law • Freedom of movement of all people • Sustainable return of displaced people • Respect for rights of all communities • Competitive market economy • Fair enforcement of property rights • Constructive & continuing dialogue with Belgrade on technical issues • Kosovo Protection Corps remain within mandate.

  4. Key facts on economic outlook • Large informal economy • World Bank estimates unemployment at ~35% • Large trade deficit of 34% • Considerable economic strengths: • Liberal trade regime • Simple labour market regulation • Stable exchange rate & monetary policy due to use of Euro • Privatization • Delayed due to unresolved status & poor infrastructure • Picked up since July 04 with 8 waves of international tenders resulting in proceeds of €140 million • One of the largest global recipients of remittances: 7-12% of GDP ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IS MIXED Main Indicators 2001-2006

  5. WHAT HAS THE BANK DONE? Institution building Economic reform Education Supporting private sector Social services & health Assistance focus Restarting agriculture Financing small infrastructure investments Poverty alleviation

  6. THE BANK’S ROLE IN ECONOMIC REFORMS & INSTITUTION BUILDING I Objective Budget Achievements

  7. THE BANK’S ROLE IN ECONOMIC REFORMS & INSTITUTION BUILDING II Objective Budget Achievements

  8. THE BANK’S ROLE IN BROAD BASED GROWTH, JOB-CREATION & INCOME GENERATION I Objective Budget Achievements

  9. THE BANK’S ROLE IN BROAD BASED GROWTH, JOB-CREATION & INCOME GENERATION II Objective Budget Achievements

  10. THE BANK’S ROLE IN IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY I Objective Budget Achievements

  11. THE BANK’S ROLE IN IMPROVING SERVICE DELIVERY II Objective Budget Achievements

  12. THE BANK’S ROLE IN IMPROVING SELECTED INFRASTRUCTURE I Objective Budget Achievements

  13. THE BANK’S ROLE IN IMPROVING SELECTED INFRASTRUCTURE II Objective Budget Achievements

  14. TODAY THE BANK FOCUSES ON THREE PROJECTS Objective Budget Achievements

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