Albania : Center for Global Development : Initiatives: Active: U.S. Assistance: MCA Monitor: Threshold Countries

On October 12, 2008 the MCC and Albania signed a second (Stage II) threshold program for $15.7 million. The focus of the second program mirrors the first and attempts to cement reforms in public administration and the judiciary to support continued anticorruption efforts.

MCA Status

Albania's first (Stage I) threshold program focused on reforming public procurement, streamlining business registration procedures, and strengthening the Tirana Tax Department to promote fiscal transparency and accountability. The threshold program agreement was signed on April 3, 2006 and totaled $13.85 million. Learn more about the MCA's threshold program.

For comparison, review Albania's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) National Strategy for Development and Integration (2008).

Country Eligibility

In FY2011 Albania moved into the upper middle income country (UMIC) category, making it ineligible to participate in the MCC selection process. In FY2010 selection process, Albania scored above the median on five of six Ruling Justly indicators, on four of five Investing in People indicators, and on five of six Economic Freedom indicators.

Review Albania's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators

Review Albania's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators

Review Albania's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators

Review Albania's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators

Review Albania's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators

There is no scorecard available for Albania in FY2005

Review Albania's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators

Learn more about the MCC's country selection process

Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)

Per capita income (GNI, current USD)	$4,000
Poverty rate ($2 a day)	7.9%
GDP growth (annual)	2.5%
Population, total	3,155,271
Rural population (% of total)	53%
Life expectancy	77 yrs
Literacy rate	99%