Kosovo Investment Climate and Foreign Investors' Perception

Abstract

This study aims at learning the perception of foreign companies and business associations regarding the business environment and the investment climate in Kosovo. Additionally it tries to understand what do they latter consider to be the strongest potentials that Kosovo provides, and the areas that need to be improved.Major components of this research are: Conduct a survey through questionnaires with 150 foreign existing companies in Kosovo (wherein 20-25 are face to face and for the rest via e-mail or phone conversation); Survey of business associations, relevant government departments for economic development, (SME Agency and Investment promotion) and other independent advisers; Provide a detailed analysis of FDI in the country, covering the period 2000-2011; World Bank Doing Business Report analyses and finally, the results from the questionnaire taken with existing foreign investors, interviews with business associations and analyses of the World Bank report “Doing Business2011” will be the main focus of this project. The results of this study aims to give a clear picture of motivations, concerns and suggestions for improving the investment and business environment in Kosovo.