In developing economies, banks dominate the financial sector, unlike in advanced economies where the financial sector is more diversified. In almost 60 per cent of banks...
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Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on. Russia’s...
Kazakhstan is becoming a leader in cashless transactions, fuelled by fierce competition and a supportive regulatory environment. The number of fintech start-ups in...
Union before corridors: How the European model can serve as a blueprint for the Trans-Caspian region
The EU’s embryonic start, the European Coal and Steel Community, created the core elements of energy and industrial development in a single market. The Trans-Caspian...
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of a major compromise at NATO that is likely to boost support for...
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by news of the shooting of Slovak PM Robert Fico. The shooting of Robert...
Central Asia is expected to see a slight decline in growth from 5.7 per cent in 2023 to 5.4 per cent in 2024, but will still see Eurasia’s highest levels of...
Unless democracies act urgently and consistently to uphold their own interests and values, more territory will be lost to dictatorship and repression. The fate of...
Tajikistan, at 6.5 per cent, is forecast to see the highest GDP growth rate of any of the emerging and developing economies of Europe and Central Asia in 2024. Economic...
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by the NATO chief’s proposal to take direct role in providing support...
The Uzum digital ecosystem includes an express delivery service, traditional and digital banks, a BNPL service, an automotive marketplace and an app for entrepreneurs...
The venture capital market in Central Asia and Caucasus region is undergoing rapid expansion. Recent research shows that venture financing in the region is growing 5.5...