Regional Report: Eastern Europe & Central Asia

As is the case in every round, the 2021 survey represents the collective work of our global network of researchers in each country. This round, however, we did something different. We leaned into partnership and worked hand-in-hand with a select group of partners to co-author our global report and eight regional reports. This new approach has allowed us to benefit from the rich insights of our global partners and present key recommendations to spur action at the global, regional and country level. 

The Eastern Europe & Central Asia region is 1 point away from reaching the threshold of sufficient budget transparency and joining the “61+ club”. This report breaks down the levers and incentives that have driven progress and explains the constraints and varied political commitments to further progress on more transformational budget openness measures.