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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.

February 12, 2023
the Last word: Tales from the stage

A good panel discussion should be informative, engaging, and entertaining. But moderators are reliant on their guests playing by the rules.

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February 5, 2023
the Last word: Russia’s isolation must be total

There can be no half-measures when it comes to isolating Russia. Companies continuing to do business with Russia cannot claim that they are meeting their ESG targets.

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January 29, 2023
Last word: Hacking the narrative

A recent hackathon dedicated to countering disinformation was won by a Ukrainian team that focuses on identifying false narratives and analysing their scale.

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January 22, 2023
the Last word: Sustainable leadership

The Emerging Europe Talks podcast will soon celebrate its third anniversary. Here’s a look back at some of the most inspiring interviews – focused on inclusivity – we have recorded in that period. 

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January 15, 2023
the Last word: Events worth returning to

Putting together an engaging event that participants will find worth their time requires a number of ingredients that often go beyond the theme, or the quality of speakers.

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January 8, 2023
the Last word: Why emerging Europe should understand Rwanda

Emerging Europe countries are well positioned to understand that a country such as Rwanda can emerge from difficult circumstances and can become a credible business destination. 

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January 1, 2023
the Last word: The Europe we should aim for in 2023

Far too many of the region’s quality of life indicators have fallen in recent years. In 2023, policymakers need to ensure that they once again begin heading in the right direction.

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December 25, 2022
the Last word: The techable nation

While some of us never had any doubt that Ukraine’s IT sector would continue to deliver, war or not, others took more convincing. Fortunately, there were plenty of international advocates for this most techable of countries. 

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December 18, 2022
the Last word: Czechmate or Czech-made?

Czechia is unquestionably a BPO powerhouse, but it needs to invest in talent to make sure things stay that way.

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December 11, 2022
the Last word: Collaborative innovation

Emerging Europe has proven time and again that by working together, its healthtech start-ups are a match for anyone. 

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December 4, 2022
the Last word: Emerging Europe indeed

As Europe’s centre of gravity shifts east, the countries of emerging Europe must grasp the opportunities and responsibilities coming their way. 

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November 27, 2022
the Last word: The new old Kazakhstan 

Emerging Europe’s Andrew Wrobel visits Kazakhstan on presidential election day and discovers a country that continues to value stability over competition.

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