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Digital Development Compass

Albania

Europe | Southern Europe

FoundationsFoundationsData Exchange3.08Digital Legal Identity5.22Digital Payments2.26InfrastructureInfrastructureConnectivity Technology4.22GovernmentGovernmentDigital Public Services4.94RegulationRegulationEthical Standards3.45BusinessBusinessFinancing Incentives2.67Startup Environment4.18Technology Adoption2.22PeoplePeopleCulture5.01Digital Literacy Skills4.7Digital Wellbeing3.38StrategyStrategyAmbition4.57

Pillar scores

Foundations
3.52

Stage 3: Systematic

Fully synchronized to operate together while protecting user privacy and control

  • Data Exchange

    3.08

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Data is shared via machine-readable PDFs and spreadsheets

    67% Data Availability

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  • Digital Payments

    2.26

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Introduction of digital access to bank accounts. This is the digitization of traditional banking with debit and credit cards, and online banking to process cashless payments

    97% Data Availability

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Infrastructure
4.22

Stage 4: Differentiating

Affordable connectivity. Strong supply chains. Growing tech hubs

  • Connectivity Technology

    4.22

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Universal 4G. ISP broadband in cities affordable & easy to access

    96% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

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Government
4.18

Stage 4: Differentiating

Embedded in decision-making. Codified in administrative acts

  • Capabilities

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  • Digital Public Services

    4.94

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Adoption of and adherence to the Principles for Digital Development

    67% Data Availability

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  • Funding and Procurement

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  • Leadership and Coordination

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  • Monitoring

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Regulation
3.45

Stage 3: Systematic

Initial policies and laws established

  • Cybersecurity

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  • Data Standards and Protection

    No data

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  • E-commerce

    No data

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  • Ethical Standards

    3.45

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Dispute resolution and redress and the right to withdraw/cancel

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

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Business
3.2

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collaboration. Seed financing

  • Financing Incentives

    2.67

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Supported by angel investor ecosystem

    100% Data Availability

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  • Impact Commitments

    No data

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  • Startup Environment

    4.18

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Taxation, banking and employment are easy to do

    80% Data Availability

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  • Technology Adoption

    2.22

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Businesses operate via chat

    70% Data Availability

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People
4.12

Stage 4: Differentiating

High levels of digital literacy. Online financial transactions

  • Culture

    5.01

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Digital is perceived as a fundamental skill for society

    100% Data Availability

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  • Digital Literacy Skills

    4.7

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Understanding of how to identify and use new digital tools

    80% Data Availability

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  • Digital Wellbeing

    3.38

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Access to health services

    17% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Ownership

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Strategy
4.57

Stage 4: Differentiating

Country has clear strengths in digital transformation and foundational elements in place

  • Approach

    No data

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  • Ambition

    4.57

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Leapfrogging: bypassing traditional stages of development by jumping directly into the latest technologies to pursue new opportunities

    100% Data Availability

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