TITLE: THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE WESTERN BALKANS

Through this scientific forum, we will provide knowledge and data on the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on economic growth in the Western Balkans, with particular emphasis on the economy of Kosovo. Where special importance will be given to economic policies which must be undertaken in the coming years to revive economic activity and manage economic losses and costs. The countries of the Western Balkans and Kosovo have experienced economic downturns during this period, as a result of the imposition of restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic, thus causing these countries to fall into economic recession. Therefore, the economic structure of these countries is of a very special interest to be addressed during the scientific forum within the “Global UBT Fest “.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• To understand and analyze the link between the pandemic Covid-19 and economic growth;
• To know the economic structure of WB6 countries, with special emphasis on Kosovo;
• To understand the consequences and economic damage caused by the pandemic Covid-19 to economic activity in WB6 countries;
• To learn about the economic instruments and policies that WB6 countries and Kosovo should apply to revive economic activity.