Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainable Development in Western Balkans

Denada Liça – Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Faculty of Business, Department of Management, Rr. Taulantia, L.1, 2001, Durres, Albania

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, a global crisis of unprecedented scale, has caused profound impacts on societies, economies, and the environ­ment. This study investigates the relationship between the pandemic and its effects on the Western Balkans, with a specific focus on environmental and socioeconomic dimensions. While certain positive outcomes such as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a surge in the Information Tech­nology and Communication (ITC) sector have been observed, the overall im­pact poses a substantial threat to sustainable development (SD). This study offers a comprehensive overview by identifying challenges faced by West­ern Balkans countries, assessing policy responses, and providing insights for a resilient and sustainable recovery.

8th International Scientific Conference – EMAN 2024 – Economics and Management: How to Cope With Disrupted Times, Rome, Italy, March 21, 2024, SELECTED PAPERS, published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia; ISBN 978-86-80194-84-4, ISSN 2683-4510, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.S.P.2024

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