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...
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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...
Increasing the dynamism of Tajikistan’s private sector could encourage the country’s young people to stay and contribute to its economy at home instead of moving abroad...
In the wake of recent presidential and parliamentary elections, Montenegro needs to work towards a more sustainable growth strategy to accelerate its convergence with...
Ahead of a major Ukraine Recovery Conference, a new study suggests the country should focus on social spending, housing, employment, education, health, infrastructure...
A key part of the economy, agriculture in North Macedonia faces a number of challenges including adaptation to current climate conditions and sectorial inefficiencies...
Investing in human development systems helps improve long-term human capital outcomes and protect people from crises. Countries that protect their population’s...
In the medium term, the outlook for the Western Balkans remains positive, though reforms are needed to accelerate the green transition and to address key structural...
Inflation is finally coming down across the European Union, but the highest rates continue to be found in the east of the bloc. Amid continuing high prices for food and...
