Investor Presentaiton
Opportunities to Foreign Investment in Kosovo
6. Stabilizing political environment - Kosovo's independence marks the end to a
long period of economic and political uncertainty. In addition to increased
stability being created in the entire region, it presents a perspective of regional
economic development and EU integration. Kosovo has become a member of
international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World
Bank.
7. EU-compatible legislation - Since 1999, Kosovo's legal system has been re-built
and is now completely compatible with the EU legislation. Foreign investors
enjoy national treatment, protection against expropriation and nationalization. The
repatriation of profits and transfer of invested capital is free and unrestricted.
8. Strategic location and developing infrastructure - Located in the heart of the
Balkans, Kosovo's capital Prishtina is one hour driving time to any neighboring
country. Ongoing infrastructure projects include modern highway connections to
Albania, Serbia, and Macedonia.
9. Sound banking system - Kosovo's financial sector has been built on completely
new foundations. All financial institutions in Kosovo are private and have
remained stable despite the financial crisis.
10. Great investment opportunities - Kosovo is well endowed with natural
resources and agricultural land. The sectors of agriculture, food and wood
processing, construction, textile, IT, automotive components, energy, and mining
offer the most opportunities for foreign investors.
3.1 Main business sectors
Kosovo has a number of sectors offering good business opportunities such as:
-
Agriculture with some 60 percent of the population living in rural areas and mostly
working in agriculture, Kosovo has a long agricultural tradition. Combined with the
temperate climate that prevails throughout the country, very good conditions for the
agricultural production exist.
21
21View entire presentation