German economist: Kosovo should follow the German model, not compare to it
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Germany has much greater economic power than Kosovo, while the latter should follow German policies for sustainable development, says economist with activities in Germany, Liridon Alidemaj.
This, according to him, is also the reason why comparisons between the two countries in terms of economic development are not realistic.
The Vetëvendosje Movement's candidate for prime minister, and current Prime Minister Albin Kurti, has said that Germany is on the verge of recession, while Kosovo is booming economically. Similar statements were made by Deputy Minister Donika Gërvalla, and both said that migrants from there are returning to Kosovo.
"We cannot compete with powerful countries like Germany, Switzerland and many others because, first of all, the number of inhabitants and the areas are different, they produce much more, while we are a people that are still in the development and transition phase, we still have a lot of work to do, so I don't think there is any room for comparison... We cannot compete with all the economies of the Balkans with strong economies, but it is good to take their models, their practices and understand what the formula for success is to move forward, now the political parties have promised during the campaign, but it is very important to increase the well-being of citizens", declares Alidemaj.
Likewise, Kosovo's chief diplomat, Donika Gërvalla, has made a statement that has sparked discussions, saying that more and more expatriate compatriots are returning to Kosovo due to the economic crisis in Western countries, especially in Germany.
However, economic expert Liridon Alidemaj, who is currently in Germany, estimates that Germany cannot be compared to Kosovo in terms of the economy.
Alidemaj also emphasized the importance of increasing the well-being of citizens in Kosovo, recalling that political parties have made numerous promises during campaigns, but now is the time to focus on the country's economic development.
According to the latest World Bank reports, Kosovo continues to have the lowest per capita income, compared to the average of countries in the region and the European Union. According to the World Bank, the poverty rate in Kosovo remains high, at 19.2 percent.
According to publications from the World Bank, Kosovo lags behind its neighbors with a Gross Domestic Product per capita that reaches only 5.889 euros.
