Energy Sector in Kosovo "An overview of the Implementation of Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB) for Kosovo"

June 2022

Being a post-war country with a fragile economy, the Government of Kosovo with the support of the international community aims to develop the economy through direct investment and/or improving the investment climate. As a transition economy, the energy sector needs serious and substantial reforms.

This policy goal for the energy sector has been a sustainable, clean, and secure energy supply that will support the developing economy and increase social welfare.

This report will analyze the actors, legislation in force, strategic documents, current obstacles and identify areas for improvement of the Energy Sector in Kosovo during the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB).

This report was produced with the financial support of the German Federal Government, provided through the Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy, Transport and Climate Protection (ORF-ETC). ORF-ETC is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-funded by the European Union, and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The support for this publication is part of activities in the component that aims to empower parliamentarians in the Western Balkans to promote the energy and transport agenda. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and official policies of the German Federal Government, the European Union, or those of GIZ.

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Programs	Energy and Environment Quality Governance
Publication Year	2022

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“Sektori i Energjisë në Kosovë”- Një përmbledhje e Zbatimit të Agjendës së Gjelbër për Ballkanin Perëndimor (GAWB) për Kosovën(.pdf, 2.31 MB) - 135 download(s)
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