Overview

Beyond Transition is a quarterly publication of the World Bank's Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Department. The Newsletter covers the key policy issues and policy processes in the transition countries of Europe and Central Asia, offers analyses and lessons across countries, and present interdisciplinary work in fields such as economics, law, and politics. The Newsletter publicizes new, relevant policy-oriented research with emphasis on high-quality research from think tanks in transition countries, keeps track of important activities in the region and focuses on fostering a debate among policy-oriented researchers and policy makers, particularly in the transition countries.  

In January 2004, the Centre for Economic and Financial Research (CEFIR) in Moscow began production of  the Russian edition of the Beyond Transition Newsletter (previously Transition Newsletter). Apart from translated articles from the English-language edition, it includes pieces written by Russian economists and policy makers that relate to the current economic debate in the country.

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