Western Balkans economies are running out of workers, especially women and youth

Economic growth in the Western Balkans is slowing down because there are not enough workers. This means countries like Albania and Serbia need to find ways to get more women and young people into jobs.

For years, these countries have seen their populations shrink due to emigration and low birth rates. This report shows that the problem is now directly hitting their economies. Governments will now probably focus on making it easier for women to work by improving childcare and for young people to find jobs that match their skills.