Over the last three decades the rise in prosperity across Central and Eastern Europe has been truly remarkable. But as convergence with Western Europe has slowed, serious questions now loom. The region’s long-term wellbeing is dependent on creating the conditions that develop, attract, and – crucially – retain highly skilled citizens.

Led by Dr Stephen Brien, our Central and Eastern European Prosperity programme examines how the region’s nations can look beyond existing partners and technologies to rise to this challenge.