27 research outputs found
Labour Market Dynamics and Labour Market Policies – Case Study Kosovo
Get PDFOver the last decades, in Kosovo and in many Western Balkan countries, there have been processes of political, economic and social transformations. The object of this study was to analyse the linear trends, employment and unemployment correlation through Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and its growth, Consumer Prices Index (CPI), Import and the role of employment policies in Kosovo. The methods used for this study were: linear econometric models, correlation, comparative methods ect. Although there have been improvements in socio-economic indicators in Kosovo, the economy still has a higher unemployment rate compared to the countries of the region. The approach of linear relationships for econometric models is usually preferred to research the socio-economic situation and dynamics of labour market trends. Labour market analysis is a measurement unit and assesses the economic forces and demographics such as education and trainings on the one hand and employment on the other. According to the results conducted from the quantitative study, it turns out that the employment variable in Kosovo has a complex relationship with a set of other parameters where GDP and GDP change carries the main weight, etc
Trade Barriers and Exports between Western Balkan Countries
Get PDFThe aim of the paper is to identify the trade barriers imposed by the Western Balkan countries. All barriers, whether tariff or non-tariff, undoubtedly impede the normal development of trade between countries. Therefore, the paper examines merchandise trade patterns in the Western Balkan region and tries to identify the main drivers of and obstacles to intra-regional trade. Intra-regional trade comes second in importance, after trade with the European Union (EU); it underperformed and was in decline in the last few years. In the region with political challenges as the Western Balkans, non-tariff barriers significantly reduce trade exchanges between the countries in this region. Currently, the trade and political disputes (tax rate 100%) between Kosovo and Serbia showed that the imposed tariffs in trade created a political reaction between the countries, interrupting the dialogue between these countries. The originality and value of the paper are reflected in its dealing with such topics as trade barriers, genesis in ethnic and political disputes that are prominent in the Balkan region
Foreign Direct Investment, Management and Their Role in Economic Development - Kosovo Case: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Investment trends in the Western Balkans, Direct Investment Trends in Kosovo 2007-2017, Data and Empirical Method,Policy management and measures for attracting foreign direct investment,Conclusion.
Get PDFOne of the important aspects of a country\u27s economic development is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), these investments impact on economic development and improve social aspects. At the international level as well as at the country level, FDI has a relevant significance which as an issue is related to the sustainable management policy that makes the country more attractive in absorbing FDI. The purpose of this paper is to present the trends of FDI in the Western Balkan countries with an open look in Kosovo and their comparison, investment policy management, GDP FDI correlation and comparison of the trends of the remittances .Firstly in the introduction of this paper there is a theoretical review of the literature on the definitions of FDI in the economic aspect. Secondly, FDI has been presented and compared over the years in the Western Balkans countries with a vacant look in Kosovo. Third, it analyzes the FDI trends in Kosovo based on the country of origin of these investments, etc. Fourth, in the framework of this research paper, country-level management policies were analyzed in terms of creating an incentive environment for FDI. Fifth, as part of this paperwork, there are also empirical analysis of the correlations between FDI and GDP in the case of Kosovo, etc.
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One of the important aspects of a country\u27s economic development is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), these investments impact on economic development and improve social aspects. At the international level as well as at the country level, FDI has a relevant significance which as an issue is related to the sustainable management policy that makes the country more attractive in absorbing FDI. The purpose of this paper is to present the trends of FDI in the Western Balkan countries with an open look in Kosovo and their comparison, investment policy management, GDP FDI correlation and comparison of the trends of the remittances .Firstly in the introduction of this paper there is a theoretical review of the literature on the definitions of FDI in the economic aspect. Secondly, FDI has been presented and compared over the years in the Western Balkans countries with a vacant look in Kosovo. Third, it analyzes the FDI trends in Kosovo based on the country of origin of these investments, etc. Fourth, in the framework of this research paper, country-level management policies were analyzed in terms of creating an incentive environment for FDI. Fifth, as part of this paperwork, there are also empirical analysis of the correlations between FDI and GDP in the case of Kosovo, etc.
Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Investment Policy Management, Correlations, Remittances
JEL classification: F21, M12, C33, F24
JEL classification: F21, M12, C33, F2
Foreign Investment and Export Management and Analysis - Kosovo Case
Get PDFForeign Direct Investment (FDI) has a special and specific importance for the Republic of Kosovo taking into account the conditions and economic development, which in turn impact the economic development and social improvement of the country. For the state to have a greater absorption of FDI, significant improvement should be made in improving the management capacity in order to create a motivating environment for foreign investment, which is related to the improvement of macro-factors and microfactors at the country level in order to make the environment as attractive as possible for FDI. The purpose of this paper is to present the trend of FDI, the trend of export with a keen eye on Kosovo and to present the correlation of FDI with export. Firstly, at the beginning of this paper, a theoretical review of the literature on definitions of FDI in economic terms and definitions of export is presented. Secondly, the trend and comparison of FDI and exports over the years is presented. Thirdly, FDI trends in Kosovo were analyzed by the country of origin of these investments, etc. Fourthly, in the context of this paper, an analysis in terms of investment management at the country level in order to create an attractive investment environment was made. Fifthly, as part of this paper, empirical analyzes showing the correlations between FDI and Export in the Kosovo case have been made. FDI trends in Kosovo have been decreasing over the years, which must be improved by creating a motivating environment for both domestic and foreign investors. 
Trade Barriers and Exports between Western Balkan Countries
Get PDFThe aim of the paper is to identify the trade barriers imposed by the Western Balkan countries. All barriers, whether tariff or non-tariff, undoubtedly impede the normal development of trade between countries. Therefore, the paper examines merchandise trade patterns in the Western Balkan region and tries to identify the main drivers of and obstacles to intra-regional trade. Intra-regional trade comes second in importance, after trade with the European Union (EU); it underperformed and was in decline in the last few years. In the region with political challenges as the Western Balkans, non-tariff barriers significantly reduce trade exchanges between the countries in this region. Currently, the trade and political disputes (tax rate 100%) between Kosovo and Serbia showed that the imposed tariffs in trade created a political reaction between the countries, interrupting the dialogue between these countries. The originality and value of the paper are reflected in its dealing with such topics as trade barriers, genesis in ethnic and political disputes that are prominent in the Balkan region.Cilj tega članka je prepoznati trgovinske ovire, ki so jih uvedle države Zahodnega Balkana. Vse ovire, carinske ali necarinske, nedvomno ovirajo normalen razvoj trgovine med državami. Zaradi tega članek raziskuje blagovne trgovinske vzorce v regiji Zahodnega Balkana in poskuša prepoznati ključna gibala in ovire v intraregionalni trgovini. Intraregionalna trgovina je druga po pomenu za trgovino z Evropsko unijo, v zadnjih letih je bila slaba in v upadu. V regiji s političnimi izzivi, kot je Zahodni Balkan, necarinske ovire znatno znižujejo trgovinsko menjavo med državami te regije. Trenutno so trgovinski in politični spori (davčna stopnja 100 %) med Kosovom in Srbijo pokazali, da so uvedene carine na področju trgovine ustvarile politično reakcijo in prekinile dialog med temi državami. Izvirnost in vrednost tega članka se kažeta v obravnavi tematik, kot so trgovinske ovire, geneza ter etični in politični spori, ki so izstopajoči za regijo Balkana
Impact of Sustainable Tourism Development on the Economy: Case Study Kosovo
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Today, tourism is becoming more and more the main sector of the economy by generating financial income and creating opportunities for new jobs. However, as one of the sectors where the economic growth of the country is expected to be concentrated in the future, tourism has still not found itself in genuine sectoral development. One of the many problems that Kosovo\u27s tourism economy faces today is the identification of a genuine tourism product development strategy, as well as the use of marketing strategies, which will orient towards the sustainable development of tourism. In times of market economy, unfavorable fiscal policies in Kosovo often become an obstacle to the development of tour operators, even when they have the capacity and potential for development. Kosovo\u27s tourism economy, in particular, and the economic sector in general are dominated by small and medium economic operators, while large economic operators are still in the process of privatization, therefore it is required to find a favorable sector strategy which in long-term period will ensure the sustainability of tour operators, offering a diversified tourism product
Labor market and management of gender based decision making: Kosova case study
Get PDFImproving gender equality in decision-making is a very important issue in a country\u27s economic development. The main purpose of the research is to analyze the level of central level decision making and the alignment of the labor market at Kosovo level on gender basis. Also, this paper presents a theoretical focus on the role of decision making for a better service and the possible management of gender equality counseling programs in the economic, political and social spheres. Kosovo continues to face challenges as well as a marked disparity in women\u27s disadvantage in regards to managing the gender-based decision-making process at both the central and the local level. Although there are laws that stimulate gender equality, the position of women in decision-making in public life in terms of contributing to economic, political and social development endeavors are lacking their increase in participation and decision-making at both central and local levels
Architecture in verses of Professor Bashkim Fehmiu
Get PDFThe contribution of architect Bashkim Fehmiu as one of important personalities in Kosovo in second half of 20th century, includes many areas such as: academic as professor at the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Prishtina, administrat ive, as founder of Prishtina Institute of Urbanism, contribution in the urban planning as the author of many urban plans of Prishtina, and his architectural contribution as the author of several important buildings of this period. Even his work in above mentioned areas is not still investigated, analyzed, classified, documented and published, nonetheless is recognized by many people, maybe as result of short time between the period of his active contribution with nowadays. This paper aims to initiate illumination of one another dimension of his multidimensional personality, his p oetic dimension. In this p ap er is analy zed “Poem of Architecture” (“Poemza e arqitekturës”) written in 1954 during his studies in Belgrade, unpublished until now, where he expressed his feelings, love, his views and vision on architecture
Influence of Leadership on Organizational Effectiveness of Commercial Banks And Political Parties: Kosovo Case
Get PDFKosovar society needs a leadership that has and brings new ideas in all spheres, starting from the family to the central level of the state. An important factor in the development of political parties and their activities is undoubtedly the development of a successful leadership, in order to achieve the objectives that contribute to improving the well-being of the population and the economic development of the country. The main purpose of this paper is to study the effectiveness of leadership in banking organizations in Kosovo and the study of leadership in organizations of political parties in Kosovo. Decision-making analysis, leader characteristics, development of communication with subordinates, way of clarifying the objectives of the organization, etc. will be discussed in this paper. During 2018, the loan portfolio of banks operating in Kosovo was about 2.76 billion euros. Sassipre / econometric analysis was also used in this research. Leaders of political parties in terms of decision-making turn out to be more focused on the program of political parties with about 52.1%. The linear correlation of the determination correlation is positive.471. , etc
Termination of the mandate of representatives elected by the people and their replacement according to the legal framework in the Republic of Kosovo
No full textIn Kosovo, governance originates from the people as in any other democratic state. This form of government is regulated on the basis of the Constitution and the Law on Local Self-Government. The purpose of this paper is to deal with the legal framework on the procedures for the preterm termination of the mandate of elected representatives in the central and local government and their replacement, focusing concretely on certain cases at the central and local level. The replacement of representatives is carried out through the election waiting list (for deputies and members of assemblies) or new elections (for Mayors of Municipalities)The legal framework, especially the provisions of Article 70 of the Constitution and Articles 35, 37, 50, 64 and Article 72 of the Law on Local Self-Government have determined the procedures for terminating the mandate. For mayors of municipalities, the mandate can be terminated by initiating a petition by 20% of citizens for the organization of new elections if this petition is supported by more than 50% of eligible voters.The methodology of the work is mixed. Through the qualitative method, interviews were conducted and analyzes were made of the local and international legal framework, reports of local and international institutions. Meanwhile, with the quantitative method, statistical analyzes of the reports of various bodies such as the Assembly, the CEC, the Judicial Council, etc. have been made. The findings of the research show that Kosovo has a legal framework that regulates the way of premature termination of the mandate of representatives elected by the people and the way of their replacement. Meanwhile, the interruption of the mandate for municipal institutions, such as that of the mayor, determines new elections. Also, there is no special law (for a referendum) that allows citizens to initiate a petition for the beginning of the premature termination of the mandate for mayors of municipalities
