Shkelzen Jusaj, owner of "Petrol Company" and chairman of the German-Kosovar Business Board, said on EURO n'T7 that during the electoral campaign, political parties are presenting programs that can help develop businesses and the country's economy, but that their implementation remains a problem.
According to him, Kosovo has consistently had economic growth, sometimes more and sometimes less, but this growth has not been sufficient for the circumstances and demands of businesses and households.
"We have had per capita income of about six thousand dollars, while in the last three years it has gone up to 6500 dollars. However, when we make comparisons with surrounding countries, we are proud that we have a 5% increase, while they have 3%, but when we compare the values, we find that the real increase in our country is smaller. This is due to the fact that 3% in 15 thousand dollars is 300, while in 6000 dollars, which is what we have, the increase is less than 200 dollars. So, we should not be proud only of the percentage, but of the real increase in per capita income. The other issue is that even this 5% increase is subtracted due to the high inflation rate. The same applies to the increase in the budget, where the increase of 5% in the value of four billion euros, although it is a good increase of 250 million euros, cannot be compared to the 3% increase in the budget of another country with a budget of 25 billion euros," Jusaj added.
Furthermore, Jusaj also spoke about the promises and visits that politicians make to him during the election campaign.
"We have told everyone during our meetings with them that we will keep their word on the promises made, which we have recorded, because the meetings were public. After June 7, whoever will lead the government, we will demand responsibility and for that responsibility we are ready to confront them, both in debates and in other meetings," Jusaj added.
According to Jusaj, the goal of the business community is not personal gain, but to increase budget revenues by supporting businesses, which are then converted into capital investments and new jobs are created.
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