1. The next phase of digitalization in Central and Eastern Europe: 2020 and beyond
- Author:
- Frances Burwell and Jörn Fleck
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Atlantic Council
- Abstract:
- The countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) possess fundamental strengths that uniquely position the region to capitalize on the next wave of digitalization – solid education systems, a large talent pool of “STEM” graduates, widely adopted digitally enabled services, and fewer technology legacies. But, these advantages alone do not mean that Central and Eastern Europe will automatically succeed in this digital transition. One key factor of success will be the ability of these countries— all of them in the European Union—to cooperate in this effort across the region, for both their future economic development and their political influence within Europe and in the transatlantic relationship. In this think piece, Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow Frances Burwell and Future Europe Initiative Associate Director Jörn Fleck explore how to take forward digitalization in Central and Eastern Europe, especially within the framework of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI).
- Topic:
- Diplomacy, European Union, Economy, Business, and Digital Policy
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Europe