- Growth easing toward ~3-4% as tourism normalizes; EU‑alignment reforms and infrastructure capex support medium‑term activity.
- Inflation moderates; fiscal consolidation continues alongside SOE and justice reforms.
- Energy diversification (hydro/solar) and logistics upgrades remain priorities.
- Strategic bridge to EU supply chains with improving infrastructure and reforms
- Young workforce and incentives for priority sectors
- Diversifying economy across energy, tourism, agrifood
Priority sectors Energy (renewables, hydro), Tourism & hospitality, Agrifood processing, Light manufacturing, Healthcare services
Entry points
- Government of Canada – Country Information
- World Bank – Albania overview
- Investment Climate
Watch‑outs Regulatory consistency and project execution timelines; external demand exposure
Why now Early‑stage opportunities before broader EU convergence
