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Diversifying funding for growth in transition countries

Debt levels in transition economies have risen by 25% relative to GDP since the financial crisis, yet there is still a huge gap in growth-friendly inv

Date and time
13 November 2015 13:00-14:30

Speakers

Hans Peter Lankes

Vice President of Economics and Private Sector Development, International Finance Corporation (IFC),

Çağatay Bircan

Principal Economist at the Office of the Chief Economist, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,

As the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) releases its latest Transition Report, the focus is once again on finance. Debt levels in the region have continued to increase since the financial crisis, but this debt is not being used to support investment. Convergence of incomes and quality of life towards advanced economies is largely stagnant.

How might a stable and growth-friendly financial system in transition economies function? The EBRD suggests that the region must make greater use of equity instruments and develop stronger credit markets in local currencies. How can institutions within and outside the region support this financial rebalancing?

Bruegel was pleased to welcome EBRD Acting Chief Economist Hans Peter Lankes and EBRD Principal Economist Çağatay Bircan for a presentation of the data and policy proposals in the latest Transition Report. This was followed by a discussion chaired by Bruegel Senior Fellow Zsolt Darvas.

Video Recording

EVENT Materials

  • The EBRD Transition Report 2015-26 |
Theme
Global economy and trade Banking and capital markets Macroeconomic policy and governance
Keyword
growth financial regulation capital markets
Language
English

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