LONDON – As the Western Balkans region experiences increased growth and foreign investment, it is noted that potential exists in sectors as diverse as ICT, finance and services, agriculture, automotive parts and tourism.
This will be one of the main topics covered during the Western Balkans FT Forum: Investment opportunities in a fast-growing region in London on June 18.
Investors are said to be attracted to the countries that make up the region – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia – because of their macroeconomic stability characterized by low inflation, low budget deficit and debt. stable public.
“The region’s economies are improving their business environment and offering relatively low labor and utility costs, combined with a favorable tax regime. However, challenges remain, and further reforms are needed to speed up administration, improve trade flows, reduce red tape and develop workforce skills,” the order states. day.
This half-day event organized by the Financial Times and the Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum will feature speeches, presentations, discussions and dialogues exploring investment opportunities in the region.
Guests will have the opportunity to listen to and network with political leaders and policymakers, business leaders who have invested in the region, as well as consultants, economists and heads of international financial institutions.
Some of the speakers will be Mr Suma Chakrabarti of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Ana BrnabicPrime Minister of Serbia, Zoran ZaevPrime Minister of North Macedonia, Edi RamaPrime Minister of Albania, Marko Cadez, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Western Balkans 6 Chambers Investment Forum and Majlinda BreguSecretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council.