A Regional-Based Approach Towards Economic Development in the Western Balkans

World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, Nos. 2/3, pp. 182-202, 2008

Posted: 19 Jun 2008

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Qerim R. Qerimi

University of Prishtina; University of Antwerp

Bruno S. Sergi

University of Messina

Abstract

This paper deals with economic development in the Western Balkans, the effect of the European Union (EU) and its likely entrepreneurial sustainability. An 'EU Factor' has been introduced, as it indicates that further EU enlargement could have a positive significant impact on business and economic expectations of international investors. The acquis communautaire is analysed together with a regional dimension of stability. Some common fundamental issues, such as regional cooperation as a means for promoting reconciliation and growth and development of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as a means for economic growth and sustainable development, are addressed.

Keywords: regional development, The Balkans, EU factor, EU enlargement, European Union, economic development, entrepreneurial sustainability, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, regional cooperation, small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs

JEL Classification: F23, F43, H83, M20, R11

Suggested Citation

Qerimi, Qerim R. and Sergi, Bruno S., A Regional-Based Approach Towards Economic Development in the Western Balkans. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, Nos. 2/3, pp. 182-202, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1137851

Qerim R. Qerimi (Contact Author)

University of Prishtina ( email )

Faculty of Law
Prishtina, 10000
Kosovo

University of Antwerp ( email )

Law and Development Research Group
Venusstraat 23
Antwerp, 2000
Belgium

Bruno S. Sergi

University of Messina ( email )

Facolta di Scienze Politiche
Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 9
Sant'Agara-Messina, 98122
Italy

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