Countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union have put the crisis of the 1990s behind them, but they need to innovate, include all their citizens in the development of their countries, and integrate with the broader global economy if they want to sustain growth. More >

Most of the countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region emerged from the long period of communist rule with substantial and, in some cases, massive infrastructure. Additionally, they possess about 10% of the world's oil, almost 40% of gas, and 5% of coal reserves. More >

Transition from a large bloc of centrally planned economies to the free market has changed the trading system between Eastern European and Central Asian countries as well as their relationship with the global economy. More >