UNDP Logo

Digital Development Compass

Albania

Europe | Southern Europe

FoundationsFoundationsData Exchange3.08Digital Legal Identity5.22Digital Payments2.26InfrastructureInfrastructureConnectivity Technology4.22GovernmentGovernmentDigital Public Services4.94Funding and Procurement3.41RegulationRegulationEthical Standards3.45BusinessBusinessFinancing Incentives2.67Impact Commitments3.72Startup Environment4.18Technology Adoption2.22PeoplePeopleCulture5.01Digital Literacy Skills4.7Digital Wellbeing3.38Usage and Ownership3.39StrategyStrategyAmbition4.57

Pillar scores

Disclaimer
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

    Loading indicator data...

  • 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

    Loading indicator data...

Infrastructure
2.11

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 access

    96% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Innovation Ecosystem

    No data

    Loading indicator data...

Government
4.18

Stage 4: Differentiating

Embedded in decision-making. Codified in administrative acts.

  • Digital Public Services

    4.94

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Adoption of and adherence to the Principles For Digital Development

    67% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Funding and Procurement

    3.41

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digital is dependent on annual budget negotiations

    50% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

Regulation
1.73

Stage 3: Systematic

Initial policies and laws established.

  • Cybersecurity

    No data

    Loading indicator data...

  • Ethical Standards

    3.45

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Dispute resolution and redress and the right to withdraw/cancel

    100% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

Business
3.2

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collaboration. Seed financing.

  • Financing Incentives

    2.67

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Supported by Angel ecosytem

    100% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Impact Commitments

    3.72

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Structure for committment to positive social economic, technological and environmental impact

    100% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Startup Environment

    4.18

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Taxation, Banking and Employment are easy to do

    80% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Technology Adoption

    2.22

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Businesses operate via chat

    70% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

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

    Loading indicator data...

  • Digital Literacy Skills

    4.7

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Understanding of how to identify and use new digital tools

    80% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Digital Wellbeing

    3.38

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Access to health services

    17% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

  • Usage and Ownership

    3.39

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Significant computer penetration

    72% Data Availability

    Loading indicator data...

Strategy
2.29

Stage 4: Differentiating

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

  • Approach

    No data

    Loading indicator data...

  • 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

    Loading indicator data...

Related countries

Albania

Overall

Stage 3: Systematic

Country is systematically advancing in key areas of digital transformation based on identified priority areas (e.g. skills, digital public services, etc.)

Montenegro

Overall

Stage 3: Systematic

Country is systematically advancing in key areas of digital transformation based on identified priority areas (e.g. skills, digital public services, etc.)

North Macedonia

Overall

Stage 3: Systematic

Country is systematically advancing in key areas of digital transformation based on identified priority areas (e.g. skills, digital public services, etc.)

Serbia

Overall

Stage 4: Differentiating

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Overall

Stage 3: Systematic

Country is systematically advancing in key areas of digital transformation based on identified priority areas (e.g. skills, digital public services, etc.)

Croatia

Overall

Stage 4: Differentiating

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

Greece

Overall

Stage 4: Differentiating

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

Slovenia

Overall

Stage 4: Differentiating

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