Chişinău in Moldova, a country sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, with a population of 2.5 million, could be Europe’s next outsourcing champion.
The Last Word is a series of columns, originally published on the Emerging Europe website. I cover a wide range of topics: leadership, sustainability, technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, geopolitics, site selection and global business services.
Chişinău in Moldova, a country sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, with a population of 2.5 million, could be Europe’s next outsourcing champion.
Stereotypes are like old, worn-out labels that people slap onto others without really thinking. They’re based on the idea that everyone in a certain group is the same.
Investors and venture capital funds ignoring female founders are simply acting to the detriment of their own businesses.
Poland is not just a security consumer but a provider. Its actions strengthen not only its security but that of Europe as a whole.
An event in London brings the potential of Uzbekistan’s IT sector to the attention of the UK’s buyers and investors.
According to the theory of diffusion of innovation, only 2.5 per cent of the general population are innovators. The rest of us simply follow. But reinvention—those little steps that you can take right now to improve your business—is something everyone is able to do.
Increasing the number of female entrepreneurs and innovators will not alone solve the problem of gender imbalance. It is essential to transform institutions to make them free from all forms of discrimination.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine thrust emerging Europe into the spotlight. The region was ready to respond with courage, unity, and leadership, confirmation that the continent’s centre of power is indeed shifting eastwards. Now it is time for the region to grasp this opportunity and lead.
Not being aware of developments or opportunities does not mean they do not exist.
Polish voters have led the way in demonstrating that high turnout can bring about change. Now they need to hold their newly-elected leaders to account.
People and organisations working at sea understand the importance of collaboration.