The Economic Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
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Open, inclusive and diverse societies Key Report Findings are better for business and better for economic growth. This report makes the economic and business case for greater LGBT+ inclusion in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, focusing on four countries: Hungary, Poland, Romania and Ukraine. From an economic and business perspective, these countries are in a relatively stable position, and all have bold economic ambitions for the next decade. The current situation facing LGBT+ people in the region, however, is extremely challenging. Laws in these countries do not provide full equality. Bias, discrimination and violence towards LGBT+ people are common, especially in non-urban settings; political will to support the LGBT+ community is lacking; and political leaders often scapegoat LGBT+ people for other problems facing their countries. This level of anti-LGBT+ activity comes at a cost.
Open For Business estimates that diminished public health outcomes and lost productivity in the LGBT+ community cost the four countries more than USD 8.6 billion per year.
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