How to Get Faster, Stronger Growth in Central, Eastern Europe
IMF Podcasts, October 17, 2013
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- Published: October 17, 2013
Overview and central finding
- Since the global financial crisis, growth in the economies of central, eastern and southeastern Europe has been disappointing.
- A new report by the International Monetary Fund suggests how the region might be returned to greater prosperity.
Key contributors and roles
- James Roaf — IMF, Regional Resident Representative for Central and Eastern Europe.
- Bruce Edwards — producer of the IMF podcast program; award-winning audio producer and journalist.
- Rhoda Metcalfe — independent journalist and audio producer.
Issues highlighted
- The persistence of disappointing growth across central, eastern and southeastern Europe following the global financial crisis.
- The need for policy and structural adjustments to restore faster, stronger growth in the region.
Institutional stance and suggested direction
- The International Monetary Fund presents policy guidance and analysis in a new report aimed at returning the region to greater prosperity.
- Emphasis on using IMF analysis and recommendations to inform regional growth strategies.