The overall theme of the 2021 Business Forum is "Building Back Better Economies". The coronavirus pandemic has been the worst crisis the EBRD countries of operations have faced since the Bank was created at the end of the Cold War. At the EBRD we are committed to helping these countries rebound...

The conference aims to discuss recent research on corruption and anti‐corruption policies around the world, anti‐corruption experience in advanced economies and emerging markets and implications from research and practical experience for fighting corruption in post‐communist countries. The...

The symposium will provide a platform for researchers and policy makers to discuss new research and to identify areas where further academic and policy-oriented work is needed. Topics: - The impact of climate change on emerging markets, - The role of governments and firms in fighting climate...

This year's theme is Connecting Economies for Stronger Growth. The event will focus on ways to connect economies for strong growth and impact, both in the Western Balkans and beyond. Join us for a programme of lively debate, talks and discussion around a variety of themes and major trends, from...

The aim of the next workshop of the Competitiveness Research Network (CompNet) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is to dig deeper into localisation economies and associated productivity gains. The increasing availability of new cross-border databases at the firm...

The conference aims to bring together leading researchers to discuss recent developments in empirical banking research. The organising committee invites submissions of high-quality research papers on banking in Emerging MarketsTopics: - The role of geographical and hierarchical distance in...

Under the theme, "International Best Practices: Conventional & Islamic Finance tools for MSMEs", the conference shall deliberate on International best practices as well as the key principles and avenues of alternative banking and non-banking conventional and Islamic Finance tools for Sovereign...

The overall theme for the Business Forum will be “Managing in Turbulent Times” – an apt theme in these fast-paced, yet uncertain times around the globe. As the world economy seems to lurch from one financial and political crisis to another, we will take a deeper look at some of the complex...

The event will provide the chance to assess the latest political, economic and social changes, and business opportunities, in the country and across the EBRD region of operations. Delegates will be able to get up-to-the-minute facts and forecast from the EBRD region of operations, take part in...

In three panel discussions, the conference will explore the challenges facing the Russian Government in building a competitive financial system through its stated twin aims of establishing Moscow as a global financial centre, and the Ruble as a leading reserve currency. An assessment of the...