Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans : Opportunities and Challenges /

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 bottleneck...

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Main Author: Atoyan, Ruben
Other Authors: Benedek, Dora, Cabezon, Ezequiel, Cipollone, Giuseppe
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018.
Series:Departmental Papers; Departmental Paper ; No. 2018/002
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary: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.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (71 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:2616-5333
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