The Challenge of Pension Reform in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo

January 17, 2025

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Boele Bonthuis, and Selim Thaci. "The Challenge of Pension Reform in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo", Selected Issues Papers 2025, 005 (2025), accessed February 12, 2025, https://0-doi-org.library.svsu.edu/10.5089/9798400299407.018

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Summary

This paper examines the evolution and challenges of Kosovo's pension system. Since its inception, a basic pension and mandatory individual accounts have formed the key element of Kosovo’s pension system. Over the years, the pension system has expanded to include a variety of merit pensions, occupational pensions, and a legacy pension. While spending on the basic pension remains relatively low compared to international standards, there should be a more restrictive approach to special pension benefits. To enhance the clarity and effectiveness of pension indexation, it is essential to clearly define the index used for adjustments of the basic pension.

Subject: Aging, Expenditure, Labor, Pension reform, Pension spending, Pensions, Population and demographics, Retirement

Keywords: Aging, Basic pension, Europe, Legacy pension, Merit pension, Merit pension schemes, Pension indexation, Pension policy, Pension reform, Pension spending, Pensions, Retirement, Special pension

Publication Details

Pages:

12
Volume:

2025
DOI:

https://0-doi-org.library.svsu.edu/10.5089/9798400299407.018
Issue:

005
Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2025/005
Stock No:

SIPEA2025005
ISBN:

9798400299407
ISSN:

2958-7875

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