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That's something Thomas Mirow is battling to prevent as head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), but it is a tough environment.

20 years after Berlin Walls falls, Eastern Europe has yet to catch up with world economies Howard Schneider 2010

EBRD President Thomas Mirow said he favors bringing investors together with policy makers to try to work out a resolution to the crisis, which the euro zone's leaders have yet to produce.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011

The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Thomas Mirow, warned of setbacks ahead as the Arab Spring countries transition to democracies.

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"This is not a clear-cut road in only one direction," Mr. Mirow said in an interview.

G-8 Pledges Boost in Arab Spring Funds Nathalie Boschat 2011

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it expects the economies of eastern Europe to grow by 4.5% this year and next, and Mr. Mirow said the EBRD shares that view.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011

Speaking ahead of the EBRD's annual meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan next week, Mr. Mirow said there are a number of ways in which the crisis could affect eastern Europe.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011

EBRD President Thomas Mirow spokes to Dow Jones about the risks for eastern Europe from the euro zone's fiscal crisis, his bank's expansion into North Africa and its forthcoming annual meeting.

Euro Zone Expands, at Two Speeds Brian Blackstone 2011

Mr. Mirow said circumstances in the euro zone are different, but said contact with investors is needed to help bring an end to the crisis.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011

"There is no doubt that the two biggest euro-zone economies have done very well," Mr. Mirow said.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011

"I see the potential risk through a weakening of growth in the euro zone, which is of key importance to eastern Europe," Mr. Mirow said.

Euro-Zone Crisis Has 'Potential Risk' for Eastern Europe Paul Hannon 2011