Public Infrastructure in the Western Balkans : Opportunities and Challenges
Author/Editor:
Ruben V Atoyan ; Dora Benedek ; Ezequiel Cabezon ; Jacques A Miniane ; Nguyen Ngoc Duy ; James Roaf
Publication Date:
February 8, 2018
Electronic Access:
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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.
Series:
Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Subject:
Growth acceleration Infrastructure Infrastructure policies Output growth
English
Publication Date:
February 7, 2018
ISBN/ISSN:
9781484337189/
Stock No:
PIWBEA
Price:
$25.00 (Academic Rate:$25.00)
Format:
Paper
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