Russia’s war on Ukraine brought a new perspective for the Middle Corridor, but policy shifts and investment are needed to respond to the new demand and to support...
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Despite the challenges posed by the present geopolitical environment, a more prosperous, sustainable, and environmentally friendly future appears attainable with...
Meeting Uzbekistan’s ambitious climate targets and commitments to green its economy will require large-scale private investment in cleaner technologies, but could...
Reform of Kazakhstan’s state-owned holding company Baiterek could deliver lasting development impacts, foster efficient financial markets, and mobilise private capital...
Under a scenario where the Ukrainian government accelerates economic reforms, addresses sectoral needs, and deepens EU integration, Ukraine could see nearly 130 billion...
Public financing, including from the EU, will not be enough to meet Romania’s green objectives. Incentives need to be put in place to mobilise private capital at scale...
Growth in Kosovo is being primarily driven diaspora-related travel services, as well as ICT services. Kosovo’s macroeconomic conditions remained favourable during the...
Reducing average wait times at borders in the Western Balkans by three hours could add up to three per cent to GDP in each of the region’s six economies over the...
Across the region, however, while economic activity is improving, growth lags pre-pandemic levels. Economic growth for the emerging market and developing economies...
Astana government should reduce tax exemptions, streamline different tax regimes, and gradually implement progressive income tax, suggests a new report. Endowed with...
Emerging Europe’s subzero winters necessitate heating that accounts for much of the region’s energy demand. Transitioning its heating sector away from polluting fossil...
Armenia’s existing forests contribute significantly to the economic and environmental needs of the nation. Reforestation can boost biodiversity and climate...
