Our current Director, Thomas Richardson, and Iwona Kabat-Lefebre, the first employee of the Joint Vienna Institute, are both retiring soon. In the interview below, they share their thoughts and experiences with us. Iwona:...Read more >>

The JVI experience is as much about learning from peers as from lecturers. The discussions during lessons and workshops are but one aspect of the learning process. Equally important are the myriad opportunities for less...Read more >>

After eight years at JVI, Lead Economist Adam Gersl is leaving to become Director of Master Studies in Economics and Finance at the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, and consultant for central banks on financial...Read more >>

Elena joined the JVI as Front Desk/Program Officer in July 2020. She previously worked for two years at the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Myanmar based in Vienna, where she provided support in liaising with other embassies and...Read more >>

Tatiana Evdokimova joined the JVI in June 2020. She previously worked as Chief Economist for Russia at the Nordea Bank research division for three years. In this role, she was responsible for macroeconomic analysis and...Read more >>