Satellite Event of the European Commission’s Annual Research Conference 2023

Access to finance, economic convergence and EU accession – perspectives for Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans
 

Dear Sir or Madam,

We have the pleasure of inviting you to the Satellite Event of the European Commission’s Annual Research Conference 2023, which is organized by the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) in cooperation with the European Commission, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT) as a hybrid event in Vienna on November 15, 2023.

Abstract
Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans are united by the common perspective of joining the EU, although timelines remain uncertain. EU accession and the convergence of income levels in these countries toward EU levels will require a substantial amount of capital provided by public and private sources both abroad and in the countries themselves. Moreover, the EU candidates will be required to create the right framework conditions, allowing them to leverage these financial flows. Taking the perspective of the candidates, the EU and international financial institutions, this conference will look at financing needs and possible financing sources. Speakers and panelists will also discuss lessons learned from previous EU accessions of post-transition economies.

Date
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
10.00 - 17.30 CET        

Venue
Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Veranstaltungssaal
Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna
or
Online via Webex

Join us by registering by November 2, 2023, at the latest.

Have your contact details changed? Or should we send an invitation to other interested experts? Please let us know by sending an e-mail to event-management@oenb.at.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Satellite Event of the European Commission’s Annual Research Conference 2023.

Yours sincerely,
OeNB Event Management