Kosovo

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kosovo flag Kosovo*

  • Population: 1.9 million
  • GDP: €8 billion
  • GDP per capita: €3,740
  • Public debt: 20.9% GDP
  • Potential EU candidate: The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo entered into force in April 2016. 


* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

'WBIF projects are changing the quality of life in Kosovo. The water supply and district heating have provided Pristina with 24/7 water and lower bills. The Railway Route 10 and Pristina - Merdare Highway will integrate Kosovo into main transport networks.'

Ambassador Tomáš Szunyog

Since 2009, the WBIF has supported estimated investments of €2 billion in the public sector in Kosovo.

Kosovo has benefitted from 52 grants worth €297 million in technical assistance and investment co-financing. The EU IPA grant support channelled through the WBIF accounts for €283 million and covers both technical assistance and investment works. Other donors have contributed €14 million as well.

€297m

Investment grants:  €251.1m

Technical assistance: €45.9m

€2bn

€418m

WBIF grants

train

Sustainable transport

€180.8m

Energy

Clean energy

€79m

Environment

Environment & climate

€32.5m

Social

Human capital

€3.9m

Digital infrastructure

Digital future

€0.8m

Private sector competitiveness

Breakdown of support provided below

Total

€297m

Achieved results

2009 – 2022

  • 9.7 MW renewable energy generation capacity installed
  • District heating system rehabilitated in Pristina for 13,500 customers
  • 49 km of railway lines rehabilitated
  • Safe drinking water for 550,000 people

Expected results

2023 – 2030

  • 27 km of motorway built
  • 165 km of railway lines rehabilitated
  • 130 MW renewable energy generation capacity installed
  • Improved water and sanitation services for 1.3 million people

Support to Private Sector

WB EDIF

The Western Balkans Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility

  • €115.9m in financing for SMEs
  • 975 SMEs supported in Kosovo
EFSE

European Fund for Southeast Europe

  • €326.4 million in sub-loans since inception
  • 97,608 borrowers since inception
  • 97 projects supported since inception
GGF

Green for Growth Fund

  • €23.8 million sub-loan investments since inception
  • 32,678 MWh/year primary energy savings
  • 9,075 tCO2/year emissions reduction
REEP+

The Regional Energy Efficiency Programme

  • €8.7m in financing for residential sector (GEFF)
  • €18m in direct financing for private sector

Latest Kosovo News

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European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans
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European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment package in the Western Balkans

Today, the European Commission has unveiled a substantial €3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transp...

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EU Funded Rehabilitation of the Railway Route 10 in Kosovo*
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17-11-2021

EU Funded Rehabilitation of the Railway Route 10 in Kosovo*

The European Union through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) funds the Technical Assistance (TA)...

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EU Allocates Additional Grant to introduce District Heating in Eight Municipalities in Kosovo
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12-11-2021

EU Allocates Additional Grant to introduce District Heating in Eight Municipalities in Kosovo

A new EU funded technical assistance project worth €2 million was launched in October 2021 to support the prep...

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Peace Highway: Niš - Merdare - Pristina (July 2023)
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26-07-2023

Peace Highway: Niš - Merdare - Pristina (July 2023)

Peace Highway: Niš - Merdare - Pristina

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Kosovo and the Western Balkans Investment Framework
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30-03-2023

Kosovo and the Western Balkans Investment Framework

Brochure on WBIF activities in Kosovo in English (last updated in March 2023). 

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Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2022
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01-03-2023

Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2022

Booklet on flagship investments endorsed under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans in 202...

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Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners