Abstract
This is a descriptive report on labour inspection systems in the Western Balkans. This report is an attempt to reflect the facts and challenges as seen and experienced by the inspectors, and to summarize, in a homogeneous and schematic way, the main issues and concerns of labour inspection in the Western Balkans. At the same time, it seeks to present a current general picture of the main strengths, weaknesses and challenges that the inspectorates face in this part of Europe and just as described by the parties involved. The report stresses the most urgent needs of labour inspection and what efforts should be made to address more actively and effectively the different shortcomings in labour relations, occupational safety and health, and the informal and grey economy.