If Poland continues catching up with Western Europe at a similar pace as now it could enter the group of the 20 most affluent countries in the world, the G20, before 2030 – says Piotr Arak, the Director of the Polish Economic Institute.

FDI were perceived as exploiters and poisoners, but investors have developed their policies in the social responsibility of business to fight this perception, and they partly succeeded, said prof. Beata Javorcik. 

In February, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced Czech innovation strategy for 2030 which should ensure that the Czech Republic becomes one of innovators by 2025.

Without several reforms Serbia will not be able to develop its economy. The rule of law and control of corruption are one of the biggest economic problems.

The Poland Prize offers opportunities to the best foreign start-ups

Ukraine’s exports to the EU is almost a half of total exports

Statistical data show that in recent years there has been no change in the degree to which Poland lags behind the United States in terms of economic development, measured as the share of employment in agriculture.

The chances for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to pursue infrastructure investments in Poland appear to be rather slim. Its possible involvement could aim at closing any financing gaps or attracting private capital.

Many experts only focus on the negative phenomena of the Belarusian economy, and ignore the positive signals, which have become clearer in recent years and are worth noting.

Following the memorable changeover in the presidency of Russia in 2012, when Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev simply swapped places, a new plan of national development was formulated for Putin's next term in office.

Four countries of Central and Southeast Europe are considered as advanced economies in the World Economic Forum The Inclusive Development rating: Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia and Estonia.