Shkodra free zone

In this way, Albania would be able to contribute to the neutralization
of the risks threatening the equilibrium between the Balkan
countries, without which there is no reason for the foreign
businessmen to invest in Albania. To accomplish the extension and
modernization of our seaports, there is clear information it the central
government reasons, like in the past when Albania was isolated
from
the world, in concordance with their local services. After the opening
of Albania in 1992 a new development strategy was expected for the
seaports of the Northern part of Albania, since they met all the
geographical conditions to become “international” ports (such as
Durres, Shengjin and Shkodra). It is now the time to insist on the
accomplishment of the unification of our ports with the European
highways and railways and, then, deal with the investments that meet
the needs of the local tourism industry and travel agencies. In order
to make more profits most of the coastal countries have created
many
facilities and services in their ports, the reduction or removal of taxes
in order to attract the clientele of the non-coastal neighbouring
countries. Therefore, besides the coverage of the Northern area,
Shkoder and Shengjin should develop to such a point so that they are
ready to serve the needs of Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnie-Hercegovina,
and other Central European countries. Whereas Durres would cover
Macedonia, Bulgaria and the entire labyrinth of the Asian route
network ending in Istanbul. Only in this way, the forgotten North
Albania, and the chief-town of Shkoder, will regain the lost
economic authority. Of all the above-mentioned
countries, it is
estimated
that 55-75% of the goods flows will occur through our
seaports.
I t should be borne in mind that the government could invest
in relatively unproductive projects, or likewise, could pursue a policy
that would encourage unproductive private investments.
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