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                               SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC
                                  INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN)

 Country                       Albania
 Initiation Date               May 19, 2-14

1. The Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) presents a timely and evidence-based assessment of the
constraints a country has to address and the opportunities it can embrace to accelerate progress toward the
goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. Spurring poverty
reduction and inclusive growth will be central themes of the SCD analysis, with concerted attention to issues
of sustainability. The SCD draws upon all available information and, where necessary, involves new
analysis.

2. The WBG has initiated preparation of a Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD). Consultations will be
undertaken with interested stakeholders. For more information, please see contacts below.

3. Contacts:
WB Country Director
Ellen Goldstein
Title: WB Country Director, Southeast Europe
Tel: +43.1.217.0782
Email: EGoldstein@worldbank.org
Location: Vienna, Austria

Team Leader (WB)
Gallina A Vincelette
Title: Program Leader
Tel: +43.1.217.0770
Email: GVincelette@worldbank.org
Location: Vienna, Austria
Team Leader (WB)
Maria Eugenia Davalos
Title: Economist
Tel: +1.202.473.5284
Email: MDavalos@worldbank.org
Location: Washington DC

Team Leader (IFC)
Title:
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Team Leader (MIGA)
Title:
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Location:
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