After 1989/90, the former states of the Eastern bloc often had to struggle with similar problems in the administrative field, as they were all characterised by a strongly Soviet-centralist administrative model that left little room for local self-administration and autonomy. In the course of the 1990s and early 2000s, however, the Länder developed differently. While […]
This study, conducted by the former Prime Minister of Saxony and BE expert Dr Georg Milbradt, compares the administrative reforms implemented in the former GDR and Ukraine after the end of communism.
What is the impact of the war in Ukraine on several regional economies? Berlin Economics has assessed the implications within the GET project.
In the course of emigration movements from Russia, Armenia has become a preferred destination for Russian emigrants, including many IT professionals. However, the country still needs to implement some reforms in order to establish itself as a top destination for IT professionals. The Policy Briefing analyses which measures the Armenian government should implement.
The briefing summarises the results of a corresponding study: Overall, innovative labour market instruments, such as short-time allowances, were little or not used at all. This was mainly due to rigid labour regulations, which still have their origins in the Soviet era, as well as an underdeveloped social system. This left dismissal as the most […]
In the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, numerous countries have enacted measures to strengthen labour markets (e.g. short-time allowances). This Policy Briefing examined the scope and impact of these and similar measures in Eastern European transition countries, with particular reference to the example of Ukraine.
Digital identification procedures can significantly increase the risk of fraud compared to physical identification. Annex No. 2 in the Moldovan regulation on preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing is intended to take this into account and define appropriate safeguards. This study evaluates the Annex against the background of international standards and concludes that […]
This study examines an annex to Moldovan banking legislation on money laundering and terrorist financing.
Overall, Georgia has some potential to become an important international “prospector” of digital currencies. Among other things, low electricity and labour costs contribute to this. In addition to these factors, the study also examines the economic viability of the Georgian cryptocurrencies sector. Full study
This study, prepared within the framework of GET Georgia, evaluates Georgia’s potential as a miner of digital currencies. Overall, Georgia has significant potential to become a major producer of digital currencies.
The Policy Briefing analyses the structure of Georgian agricultural exports to the European Union and examines why they remain limited in quantity. The reasons include the country’s unfavourable geographical location and a barely existing transport and logistics infrastructure. The briefing then proposes measures for the targeted development of a suitable infrastructure for the export of […]
Exports of the Georgian agricultural sector to the EU have been limited so far. This study investigates the reasons for this and develops and evaluates strategies to solve the problem.
The Financial Sector Monitor for Georgia highlights, among other things, the state of the Georgian banking sector, bond markets as well as the “dollarisation” of the Georgian financial sector. Full Monitor
As part of an ongoing series, Berlin Economics analyses the financial sector of its partner countries.
As part of the regular banking monitoring for all GET consulting countries, the Banking Monitor Moldova 02/2020 highlights, among other things, the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the Moldovan banking sector as well as recent reforms in the banking sector. Full Monitor
As part of an ongoing series, Berlin Economics regularly analyses the banking sector of its partner countries.
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