Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE)

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) is a leading research institute with a strong policy focus. Since its founding in 1989, SITE’s work has been rooted in the transition from centrally planned to market economies in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

SITE was founded through a partnership between the Swedish government and leading businesses. Its partners have contributed their expertise to deepen SITE’s understanding of the region and have supported the Institute in promoting rigorous economic research and evidence-based policy advice through its network of collaborators.

This work remains highly relevant, as important reforms are still to be carried out across the region. Their success is of particular importance to Sweden, given that these countries are its immediate neighbours and are home to more than 200 million people. SITE therefore continues to build strong partnerships across the region and closely monitor its economic and political developments.