The European Union is a leader in the transition to a more ecologically sustainable economy, while the Baltic Sea region is a leader in the implementation of a macro-regional strategy. In order to achieve our common sustainable development goals, it is necessary to strengthen and develop...

This conference seeks to bring together innovative research related to these challenges, aiming to provide guidance to policy. In particular, we are interested in research studies (not yet published) that focus on one or more of the following topics: - Public and private investments in shaping...

We welcome conference papers from any social science field related to the European PDBs, including but not limited to critical engagement with the following topics: - The priorities and determinants of PDB lending policy and their field of operations; - PDB funding and borrowing policy (own...

The conference will focus on Investment needs and climate in Finland. It assesses the extent to which firms are addressing the need to make their businesses more green and digital, against the backdrop of pandemic recovery programmes and unprecedented recent shocks. The conference brings...

To meet our climate targets and to reduce the economic dependence on fossil fuels we have to develop alternative energy systems and set up an appropriate infrastructure. This transition requires additional investments from companies and governments. Our conference will focus on these investment...

Over the past three decades, the world economy was transformed by global value chains (GVCs), which proved an engine of economic growth and development. Deep integration into GVCs also benefited Central, Eastern and Southeastern European (CESEE) economies. In recent years, the pace of GVC...

Several developments are currently shaping transatlantic relations in important ways. - First, the new US administration pursues climate protection as an active goal, opening up the possibility for a transatlantic climate protection and energy system transformation effort. At the same time, both...

Under the overarching theme of “Europe: smart and green” this edition of our flagship event features an engaging programme aiming to bring together a wide range of perspectives on the transition to a carbon-neutral and highly-innovative European economy. In this context, some of the main...

This year’s conference will focus on the findings of the fi-compass study on the financing needs in the agriculture and the agri-food sectors in the EU Member States. The 24 country reports and their results will be shared with the fi-compass community allowing experts and practitioners to...

Low interest rates mechanically offer more policy room and consensus is that governments should make full use hereof to combat the headwinds from the Covid-19 crisis; even in those countries with already high debt levels. A lively debate is already emerging as to whether, this time, higher...