S&T Country Report - Albania - WBC-INCO Net

• Provision of information and consultancy support to investors to overcome any
barriers which they may face in making investments, establishing a business
or making contacts;
• Participation in activities to promote the export of Kosovo products to external
markets, identification of export opportunities, support to enterprises and
associations of business which export, and provision of information on
regulatory matters both within and outside Kosovo;
• Proposals for fiscal policy measures to reduce the tax burden on foreign
investment in key sectors; and
• Engagement in other activities in the fields of investment and export promotion
to improve the wellbeing of the population and to increase employment
opportunities.
According to Business Registry data for March 2006, there are more than 1500
companies in foreign and mixed ownership in UNMIK/Kosovo. These investments
originate from FYROM, Serbia and Montenegro, Turkey, Albania, China, India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Germany, UK, Slovenia and Italy. More than 90% of foreign
investment goes to enterprises with less than 10 employees.
The Government and UNMIK are working to improve the investment climate even
more. Kosovo is now enjoying sustained economic growth. The vast potentials in
mining, energy, agriculture and food processing sectors present opportunities for very
attractive private investments.
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