The Economic Case for LGBT+ Inclusion in Central and Eastern

G. Perlov, C. Altincekic

The connection between LGBT+ inclusion and economic/business performance in countries is often overlooked. This Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) report has a special focus on four countries - Hungary, Poland, Romania and Ukraine - each of which has great economic potential. Research has shown that LGBT+ inclusion can be an important driver of economic activity and, conversely, that LGBT+ discrimination comes at a social and financial cost to societies. This report explores the current economic and business environments in these countries and demonstrates through data analysis, case studies and survey research where there are opportunities for growth. It concludes that greater LGBT+ inclusion could make these countries and the