Structural Reforms in Southeastern Europe Since the Kosovo Conflict

Download or read book Structural Reforms in Southeastern Europe Since the Kosovo Conflict written by Daniela Gressani and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the progress made by the countries of south-east Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Romania, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) towards implementing structural economic reforms in the three years since the end of the Kosovo conflict, as well as considering the challenges that lie ahead. It discusses four key areas of reform: strengthening public finances and fighting corruption; creating a liberal trade environment; encouraging foreign investment; and fostering the growth of private markets.