World Bank predicts economic growth for Western Balkan countries

Business 18 October 2024 11:13

The World Bank estimates that most of the economies of the six Western Balkan countries experienced moderate economic growth during 2024, although it warns that the forecast for the future remains uncertain. IN report of the World Bank, it is predicted that Kosovo will have an economic growth rate of 3.8 percent. According to the World Bank, for the year 2025, Kosovo will have economic growth of 3.9 percent, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

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