Kosovo

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  • 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.

'WBIF projects are making a real difference in Kosovo: they drive economic growth, strengthen regional cooperation, and bring Kosovo closer to the EU. With #Solar4Kosovo, we are increasing renewable energy sources for electricity and district heating. Through the Social Housing Project, we help provide social and affordable housing for vulnerable and marginalised households. We look forward to deepening this partnership for the benefit of the people of Kosovo.'

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 2008-2025: €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 benefited 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 contribution

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

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26-07-2023

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

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From Plan to Action - WBIF Key Achievements 2021
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11-11-2022

From Plan to Action - WBIF Key Achievements 2021

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2015 Connectivity Project: Orient/East-Med Corridor, Fushe Kosova – Border with North Macedonia
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17-06-2019

2015 Connectivity Project: Orient/East-Med Corridor, Fushe Kosova – Border with North Macedonia

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