All publications – Eurasian Development Bank

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented its Macroeconomic Outlook for the seven member countries. The analysis reviews economic developments in 2025 and outlines key macroeconomic forecasts for 2026–2028. 18 December 2025

The report contains detailed information on the scale, dynamics, geographical and sectoral structure of mutual foreign direct investment in the Eurasian region for the period from 2016 to the first half of 2025. For the first time, greenfield projects have come to dominate the region's investment structure, the share of FDI in the manufacturing sector is growing, and private business has become the main driver of investment growth. Central Asia is experiencing an investment boom. 11 December 2025

Eurasia is entering a new era of logistics. A study by the EDB reveals that changes in the architecture of international trade within the region, coupled with the rapid growth of retail and online commerce, the industrialisation of the economy and the adoption of new logistics technologies, are generating an unprecedented demand for contemporary warehouses and distribution centres. By 2040, demand for warehouse infrastructure in the region is expected to almost double to over 120 million square metres. This comprehensive study is the first to assess the prospects for the warehouse real estate and logistics services market in ten Eurasian countries. It analyses key demand drivers and provides country- and segment-specific forecasts, as well as outlining the measures needed to unlock the sector's potential, from creating dry ports and multimodal hubs to introducing green standards, digital solutions, and PPP mechanisms. 23 October 2025

For many years, countries in the Eurasian region have based their economies on exporting raw materials. While oil, gas, metals and minerals have provided foreign currency earnings, they have also made the economy vulnerable. New research shows that transitioning to high-value manufacturing can be a powerful driver of sustainable and rapid economic growth. This is the most effective way to reduce poverty, improve educational standards, and establish a broad middle class. The study identifies priority industries and niche markets for each country in the region. It provides detailed assessments of export potential (for 709 product categories) and import substitution potential (for 686 product categories) for specific products. 07 October 2025