Czechia, as with the CEE region as a whole, urgently needs a new growth model, based on innovation, to achieve the next stage of economic convergence. In November last...
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Uzbekistan’s economy has proven resilient to recent global challenges and has continued to grow at a rapid pace. The outlook remains positive, as the country courts...
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not an easy country to govern, something that prevents its economy from reaching its full potential. No overview of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s...
Moldova faces a presidential election and a referendum on EU integration in 2024. Victory for the incumbent Maia Sandu and the pro-EU camp will be crucial to supporting...
A pivotal 12 months could be in store for North Macedonia. Parliamentary and presidential elections await, while economically—after a period of moderate growth—the...
Montenegro’s economy is overly reliant on tourism and foreign-born workers. Home to just over 600,000 people, stunning mountains, and perhaps the most beautiful...
Azerbaijan needs to diversify its economy away from fossil fuels. One of the ways this can be achieved is by investing in human capital in rural areas. A transit hub...
Despite fears of a new war with neighbouring Azerbaijan, Armenia’s economy has performed remarkably well over the past year, with an influx of Russian migrants helping...
The economy of Belarus has adjusted to sanctions and the loss of key export markets slightly better than expected. The future, however, is deeply uncertain. ...
As investment and trade increase, Kazakhstan’s economy is performing strongly even as oil prices and production seem set to decline. With 19.2 million people and...
From immigration to free laptops for schoolchildren, ahead of an election in October, Poland’s government is happy to talk about anything except the country’s stuttering...
Once nicknamed the ‘Tatra Tiger’, Slovakia faces high inflation, slowing growth, and political uncertainty. Nonetheless, its prolific auto industry will be vital to the...