The surge in food prices following the 2021 economic rebound has become a significant concern for households, particularly low-income ones, in Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania. Food price inflation...
The World Bank, in partnership with the Junta of Extremadura, FUNDECYT-PCTEx, Tilburg University, and the European Commission, conducted a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to assess the impact of a substantial...
SMEs may face credit constraints in underdeveloped regions. Small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) are key contributors to employment, economic growth, and innovation. However, in many underdeveloped...
The Ústí nad Labem and Karlovy Vary regions face persistent structural challenges as they transition away from coal-based industries. In response to these challenges, national and EU institutions have...
Digitalization has become a central feature of our society, influencing everything from business competitiveness to national development strategies. Despite growing investments and interest in promoting...
The Moravian-Silesian Region lies at the industrial core of the Czech Republic and has historically been dominated by state-run mining and heavy industries, particularly automotive manufacturing. Since...
This report summarizes the results from the first experimental evaluations within the cohesion policy. The report includes policy briefs that summarize studies identifying short-term impacts from policy...
Innovation and economic growth are expected to go hand-in-hand and to be driven by close business-science collaboration to transform research into innovation, competitiveness, and productivity. Yet, while...
Abstract The transition to a low-carbon economy requires an expansion in the production of clean energy technologies. Recent shifts in the European Union’s industrial policy aim to boost local manufacturing...
This report aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of how European Union (EU) member states monitor poverty and social exclusion at the subnational level, while also offering practical guidance to...
Bulgarian firms in clean tech value chains demonstrate limited integration within the domestic economy and rely heavily on foreign suppliers, with only 25 percent of their supplier network being domestic...
This report shows that Romania has the potential to become a significant player in the EU’s green value chains but needs to address its weaknesses to fully capitalize on the opportunities. Firm network...
This report aims to provide an overview of potential opportunities to participate in clean tech value chains, using new and evolving analytical tools from the World Bank Group that may help inform national...
Following an unprecedented tightening cycle that avoided deep recession and widespread job losses, the EU economy appears poised for a "soft landing" with inflation nearing target levels. In 2023, EU growth...
This report shows that Poland is the frontrunner in clean tech value chains, standing to benefit from the opportunities that the green transition may bring. Poland exports more, specializes in more complex...
Croatian firms in clean tech value chains demonstrate limited integration within the domestic economy and rely heavily on foreign suppliers, with only 25 percent of their supplier network being domestic...
Minimum wages are an essential component of a country's social protection system, aiming to protect vulnerable workers and reduce poverty and wage inequality. Yet, there are risks associated with poor...
Addressing energy poverty is paramount for economic development, given its close connection to income poverty. Research indicates that lower-income households are disproportionately affected by energy...
Addressing energy poverty is paramount for economic development, given its close connection to income poverty. Research indicates that lower-income households are disproportionately affected by energy...
In the context of escalating climate challenges, urban heat islands are reshaping the thermal landscapes of Europe’s cities and communities. As we navigate their increasing incidence and severity, a cohesive...