Explore the latest impactful stories from EFI and our partners as we expand economic understanding across the regions we serve. From new initiatives and partnerships to stories from educators and students, these updates show how economic ideas are opening doors to opportunity and helping people make more informed decisions.
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.
