The government plans, however, to create a total of 12,000 jobs through this program this year, and another 12,000 in 2001. It will focus more on poverty reduction and education and devote fewer resources than in previous years to infrastructure and economic development. Albania has shown moderate signs of economic recovery lately. But the distribution of wealth remains unequal, triggering the IMF's decision to focus its support on the poorer parts of society. Albanian mafia influence is not so powerful in Kosovo.
People here have a habit of honoring contracts.
Kosovars are used to trading, they have been out and about in the world more than Albanians. 3 May. Compiled by Patrick Moore. News broadcasts online. Inc. All Rights Reserved.