Mr. Kanthan Shankar, World Bank, and Mr. Antonio de Lecea, European Commission, co-chairing the Donor Meeting

In conjunction with UNMIK and the PISG, the European Commission and the World Bank held a donor meeting in Pristina on April 5, 2006. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Antonio de Lecea, Director, International Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission and Mr. Kanthan Shankar, World Bank Resident Representative, Kosovo. The meeting focused on Kosovo’s priority investment program outlined in the the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), which provides a consolidated budget outlook and prioritized public investment program, and related budgetary needs. Financing needs for 2007 and beyond stemming from the final status outcome would be considered following the conclusion of the negotiations at an appropriate forum. During the meeting, UNMIK and PISG discussed the current economic situation, achievements and the remaining agenda in economic and institutional reform. They also presented the MTEF and outlined expenditure priorities and near-term financing needs. Given the importance of the sector, the agenda also included a discussion on issues in the energy sector. Improved donor coordination and harmonization was also discussed.

Meeting Documents:

Agenda

Joint Concluding Statement of the European Commission and World Bank  (pdf, 144Kb, 2 pages)

Cover letter to the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (pdf, 255Kb, 2 pages)

UNMIK/PISG Medium Term Expenditure Framework 2006-2008 (pdf, 1.0 MB, 259 pages)

IMF Assessment Letter (pdf, 475Kb, 4 pages)

Background Reports:

Note on Donor Assistance to Kosovo 2003-2006 (Published by the Joint Office in March 2006)

Financial Flows to South East Europe 2001-2005 (Published by the Joint Office in May 2005)

Note on Donor Assistance to Kosovo as of December 31, 2002 (Published by the Joint Office June 2003)

Report on the Status as of September 30, 2003 of External Financial Assistance to Serbia and Montenegro  (Published by the Joint Office in November 2003)