ANALYSIS AND PROGNOSIS

Release of a Policy Brief on the Three Seas Initiative


The Economic Policy Institute lunched a new quarterly policy brief series that will shed light on a number of issues that we consider of a significant long-term importance for the economic growth, competitiveness and prosperity of Bulgaria and South East Europe. Policy briefs will be available in the “Publication” section of EPI’s website and additionally disseminated to key stakeholders in Bulgaria, South East Europe and beyond.  

The first policy brief “The Three Seas Initiative and South East Europe. Striking a Balance between Ambition and Reality” aims at providing a snapshot on the current state of play of the Three Seas Initiative by presenting a detailed view on its progress in terms of funding and financial commitments on behalf of participating countries and other stakeholders as well as in light of priority projects. The policy brief concludes with a short set of recommendations on how the Initiative can strike a balance between expectations and practical solutions in order to deliver tangible results in overcoming transport, energy and digital connectivity challenges in this part of Europe. 

EPI’s Quarterly Policy Brief on the “The Three Seas Initiative and South East Europe. Striking a Balance between Ambition and Reality” is freely available  HERE

 

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ANALYSIS AND PROGNOSIS
Release of a Policy Brief on the Three Seas Initiative
A short set of recommendations on how the Initiative can strike a balance between expectations and practical solutions Още