Are European Frontier Markets The Solution to the Competency Crisis?
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Mongolia’s Reset: Political Transition, Fiscal Reform, and Continued Fudamental Momentum
A shift in leadership signals renewed fiscal discipline, deeper public accountability, and hopeful continuity for foreign investors. I. Timeline of Key Events: May - June 2025 * May 28, 2025 - Public protests break out in Ulaanbaatar after reports emerge that Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene’s son is living abroad in apparent
Interview: Mario Jakus on Growing Vendaio in the Balkans and Fighting Shrinkage
I had the pleasure of interviewing Mario Jakus, the CEO of Vendaio (Vendaio), a company specializing in intelligent industrial vending machines that track and manage the usage of consumables in factories, workshops, and commercial facilities. Drawing from my experience in fabrication shops and research laboratories, I see these machines as
Economic Diversification Strategies in the Caucasus
The Caucasus region, nestled between Europe and Asia, is home to a diverse array of economies that have historically relied on traditional sectors such as agriculture, mining, and energy. However, in recent years, governments in the Caucasus have been actively pursuing economic diversification strategies to reduce dependence on volatile commodity
Sustainable Finance Initiatives in Balkan Countries
In recent years, Balkan countries have been increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their financial sectors, recognizing the importance of aligning economic growth with environmental and social responsibility. Comprising nations such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia, the Balkans have implemented various