CEE in 2020 – Trends and perspectives for the next decade

2010

Our study "CEE in 2020 – Trends and perspectives for the next decade", is based on a survey of some 320 managers in Central and Eastern Europe.

Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will remain a growth region, but will grow at a slower pace in the future. The region will, however, need to realign itself to continue to be successful: The focus will shift away from today's most important industries, especially the chemical and automotive sectors as well as those depending on raw materials, while energy and IT are set to boom in the next ten years. Due to its geographic location, CEE could form a strong link between Western Europe and Russia. Another important asset is the region's cultural affinity with the West and its well-educated population. Excessive bureaucracy, corruption and poor infrastructure on the other hand, are problems that will not disappear in the medium term.