TIRANA, Dec 20 /ATA/ The Ministry of Finance and Economy issued a draft of the Economic Reforms Program 2023 – 2025 for consultation.
The economic reform program is prepared on an annual basis by the Government under the national co -ordination of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and submitted to the European Commission, in the framework of commitments deriving from the candidate country status of Albania for European Union membership.
The ERP paper provides and overview of the macroeconomic and fiscal framework as well as the list of primary structural reforms for the short term, aimed at promoting competitiveness and comprehensive growth.
The published draft includes the chapter of primary structural reforms proposed in the Draft ERP 2023-2025 and the implementation of EU policy guidelines for Albania.
The proposed reforms are in line with national and regional strategic documents, key documents in Albania’s EU membership process, and the common conclusions of economic and financial dialogue with the EU.
They aim to address major setbacks in different areas, such as: managing public finances; digital transformation; Green transition; research, development and innovation; energy; transport; agriculture, industry and services; education and skills; employment and labor market; social protection; medical care; economic integration; and business environment and informality.
Given the importance of the economic reform program, the Ministry of Finance and Economy is undertaking extensive document consultation and invites civil society organizations, development partners, business associations, chambers of commerce and industry, social partners, as well as other stakeholders to participate in this process. /j.p/sm/
