The Tatevatsi Economics Olympiad 2026 Award Ceremony was held on 14 May at the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia, bringing together leaders from Armenia’s education, financial, and public sectors to celebrate the country’s top young economics students.
The Economics Olympiad 2026 has reached a major milestone, with participation growing to more than 59,000 students from nearly 2,000 schools across 12 countries.
With the school rounds now complete, this year’s competition marks a 50% increase in participation compared to 2025…
The Economics Olympiad in Ukraine continues to grow, bringing together students from across the country and identifying those ready to advance to the national stage.
As part of the 2025–26 cycle, the regional round engaged 1,011 students from 24 regions, reflecting both the scale and reach of the program.
Albania’s Economics Olympiad reached a national audience, with representatives from the European University of Tirana and the first-place winner appearing on Top Channel to highlight the importance of economic education.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Liberalni Forum team is expanding access to economics education through nationwide lectures supporting the Economics Olympiad, alongside the launch of the Common Sense Economics book.
In February, 31 high school students from across Albania gathered at Llogara Tourist Village for the winter school “What’s Next in Education? From ‘What Will I Become?’ to ‘What Can I Do?’”, organized by our partners at the Center for Education and Development.
In February, 31 high school students from across Albania gathered at Llogara Tourist Village for the winter school “What’s Next in Education? From ‘What Will I Become?’ to ‘What Can I Do?’”, organized by our partners at the Center for Education and Development.
EFI partner lead Orhan Ceka of the Liberal Alternative Institute shares how economic education and financial literacy are expanding opportunities for students and teachers in North Macedonia.
The Economic & Financial Journalism Academy brought together 22 journalists from across the Western Balkans for five days in Tirana. Through expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises, participants strengthened their skills in public finance, economic policy, data-driven storytelling, and tackling disinformation.
EFI partners in Armenia, the Center for Behavioral Decisions, have launched the Economics Club Public Lecture Series — a new initiative designed to encourage stronger economic thinking and open public discussion.
