Industrial policy in Europe and Central Asia: Does it work? Ivailo Izvorski April 21, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/europeandcentralasia/industrial-policy-in-europe-and-central-asia--does-it-work- Slowing productivity growth across Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has prompted governments to look beyond broad structural reforms. Industrial policy, targeting specific sectors, activities, or enterprises, has surged as a result, and a recent ECA Economic Update examines whether it is helping reverse the productivity slowdown in many countries in the region. © 2026 The World Bank Group,