POLICIES, CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVED LEVEL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF KOSOVO AFTER INDEPENDENCE

The purpose of this article is to analyze and evaluate the macroeconomic development policies, challenges, and achieved level of economic progress in Kosovo following its independence. It aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the country’s economic trajectory by examining key issues such as GDP growth, fiscal and monetary policies, unemployment, trade imbalances, privatization, corruption, and governance inefficiencies. Kosovo’s economic development following independence has been characterized by moderate growth, structural weaknesses, and persistent socio-economic challenges. Despite some progress in financial stability, the country continues to struggle with high unemployment, weak industrial development, corruption, and an imbalanced trade structure.