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A Highly Likely Turning Point for Belarus: Can Early Action Shape the Outcome?
This policy brief analyzes Belarus’s likely return to economic stagnation as the post-2022 growth rebound fades, and ass…
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Georgia’s SME Digitalization Lags Behind EU Despite IT Growth
Digital transformation is reshaping how businesses worldwide operate, yet SME digitalization in Georgia continues to lag…
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Inequality in Europe: The Role of EU Enlargement
A new study reveals that the 2004 enlargement of the European Union helped narrow inequality in Europe. Using data from…
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Georgia’s Growth Dilemma: Structural Transformation, Inequality, and the Future of Inclusive Development
This policy paper examines Georgia’s economic growth and labor market developments between 2017 and 2023, with a focus o…
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The 2024 FREE Network Retreat: Economic Research and Capacity Building in Moldova
The 2024 FREE Network Retreat, held in Chisinau, Moldova on September 11-13, brought together representatives from the F…
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Belarus’s Progressing Economic Dependence on Russia and Its Implications
This policy brief examines the complexities surrounding Belarus’s economy as it deepens its economic dependence on Russi…
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Moldova’s EU Integration and the Special Case of Transnistria
In the shadow of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, another East European country is actively working to secure its European…
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Russia in Africa: What the Literature Reveals and Why It Matters
Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has become increasingly isolated. In an attempt to…
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Belarus Economy: GDP Growth, Inflation, Labor Shortages | August 2024
Belarus' economy saw significant GDP growth in Q2 2024, accelerating to 5.5% year-on-year, compared to 4.3% in the previ…
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