Poland: Prudence and Prosperity

Poland is the only country in the European Union to have escaped recession in 2009. Its limited reliance on exports, coupled with a strong banking system and sound public finances protected the country from the effects of the global economic crisis.

This film takes you through Poland's journey from socialism to a market economy and the challenges it faced along the way. By adopting sound economic policies, Poland is now moving ahead to becoming what some call a potential "economic powerhouse" of Europe.

"One thing we have really learned from the Polish experience is that if the policymakers have the courage to take action in a most difficult situation, they can achieve remarkable things."

-Mark Allen, IMF Senior Resident Representative in Warsaw