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FDI Trends and Characteristics in Kosovo

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  • Sahiti Arben

    (University “Kadri Zeka” Gjilan, Faculty of Economics, Gjilan 60000, Kosovo)

  • Ahmeti Ard
  • Sahiti Arbana

    (University of Prishtina, Faculty of Economics, Prishtinë 10000, Kosovo)

Abstract

In recent years, Kosovo has had a strong volatility in attracting foreign investment into the domestic market, which has been accompanied not only by the decline in FDI flows but also by the quality of investments. Kosovo has not been able to catch the trend of FDI absorption just as it takes place in an important part of developing economies; it is also failing to follow the success of neighbouring countries. The success of further development of Kosovo’s economy cannot be imagined without the strong presence of foreign-owned businesses as a guarantee that this goal will become objectively achievable. The aim of the study is to examine recent trends and characteristics of FDI flows and patterns in Kosovo. This study adopts a qualitative research method using secondary data taken mainly from Kosovo’s Central Bank and Business Registration Agency. The present study concludes that FDI in Kosovo is mainly oriented to the Real Estate, Rental and Business sectors. Moreover, the main FDI contributors are businesses from the EU countries and Turkey. A majority of FDI inflows in Kosovo have been predominantly dominated by five countries.

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  • Sahiti Arben & Ahmeti Ard & Sahiti Arbana, 2020. "FDI Trends and Characteristics in Kosovo," Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management, Sciendo, vol. 8(1), pages 12-21, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:bjrecm:v:8:y:2020:i:1:p:12-21:n:2
    DOI: 10.2478/bjreecm-2020-0002
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