Kosovo

Kosovo

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kosovo flag Kosovo*

  • Population: 1.7 million
  • GDP: €9.6 billion
  • GDP per capita: €5,680
  • Public debt: 17.5% of 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.

Ambassador Aivo Orav

The WBIF has supported estimated investments of €2 billion in the public sector in Kosovo.

Kosovo received €298.9 million in grants in 2008-2024: €253.6 million in investment grants and €45.3 million in technical assistance. These grants support estimated investments of €2 billion in water and sanitation, flood protection, river basin management and water resources conservation, rail and road transport, renewable energy, energy efficiency, district heating, gas supply, health facilities, social housing, and broadband connectivity. 


Kosovo benefitted from three EIP flagship investments in 2020-2024, which directed €394.1 million towards road transport and renewable energy investments. The WBIF contributed €134 million in EU IPA grants to these investments.

€298.9m

Investment grants: €253.6m

Technical assistance: €45.3m

€2bn

€451m

WBIF grants

train

Sustainable transport

€182.7m

Energy

Clean energy

€79m

Environment

Environment & climate

€32.5m

Social

Human capital

€3.9m

Digital infrastructure

Digital future

€0.8m

Private sector

See Priorities section

Total

€298.9m

Achieved results

2008–2023

  • 19 MW renewable energy capacity installed
  • District heating system rehabilitated in Pristina for 13,500 customers
  • 169 public buildings renovated for energy efficiency
  • Safe drinking water for 550,000 people

Expected results

2024–2030

  • 27 km of motorway built
  • 101 km of railway line rehabilitated
  • 130 MW renewable energy capacity installed
  • Solar district heating introduced in Pristina
  • 200,000 people with access to improved sanitation services
  • 30,884 m3/day additional wastewater treatment capacity

Latest Kosovo News

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Kosovo secures funding for energy efficiency in public buildings
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24-01-2025

Kosovo secures funding for energy efficiency in public buildings

A project for energy efficiency in public buildings in Kosovo was scaled up this month through a loan of up to...

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WBIF Key Achievements report 2023 released
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03-12-2024

WBIF Key Achievements report 2023 released

On the 15th anniversary of the Western Balkans Investment Framework, the 2023 Key achievements report showcase...

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European Commission President von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans
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04-11-2024

European Commission President von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans

The President took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on significant investments through the WBIF

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Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2024
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22-07-2024

Economic and Investment Plan: Endorsed Flagship Investments 2020-2024

Flagship investments endorsed under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, July 2024.

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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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Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans
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14-12-2022

Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans

Booklet on the Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans approved by the European Commission on 5 Decembe...

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Partner Financial Organisations

Western Balkans Partners