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German-Kosovar Economic Forum 2024

The German-Kosovar Economic Forum 2024, organised by the German-Kosovar Business Association on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Process, took place in Pristina on 2–3 October 2024. The forum, which brought together more than 500 people, opened up a wide range of opportunities for dialogue and cooperation with the Kosovar government, as well as international and local partners.

The German-Kosovar Economic Forum 2024, organised by the German-Kosovar Business Association on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Process, took place in Pristina on 2–3 October 2024. The forum, which brought together more than 500 people, opened up a wide range of opportunities for dialogue and cooperation with the Kosovar government, as well as international and local partners.

Dr. Ricardo Giucci, Head of the German Economic Team, opened the panel “Kosovo: A Macroeconomic Overview” with a comprehensive presentation of the country’s current economic situation. He highlighted that Kosovo’s projected economic growth of 3.8% for 2024 puts it at the top of the regional league. He also emphasised the country’s fiscal stability: with a budget deficit of only 0.2% of GDP in 2023 and record FDI inflows reaching 8.8% of GDP, Kosovo is showing solid economic development.

Rouven Stubbe, energy expert at Berlin Economics, spoke about sustainable development strategies in the panel “Sustainable Pathways: Advancing the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans”. He also moderated a live podcast episode entitled “How to Invest in the Energy Sector in Kosovo: A Checklist”.

You can watch Dr Ricardo Giucci’s full presentation in the video here.