Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

26th October 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


EY: 82% of companies don’t know if their security systems work

87% of organizations surveyed operate with limited cybersecurity and resilience 77% currently work with basic cybersecurity protections and are seeking to move toward fine-tuning capabilities Mostly big companies are planning to invest in cyber security
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24th October 2018 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


European American Investment Council Quarterly | Spotlight Automotive

The European American Investment Council (EAIC) is the official European representative of selected counties, cities and chambers of commerce from over 20 U.S. States. It is our mission to promote transatlantic trade and investment. To that end, the EAIC bridges the gap between Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and European investors looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market. This issue of the EAIC qurterly features: 1. Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: Key Figures,  2. U.S. FDI Inflows by Key Industry Sector, 3. U.S., FDI Inflows by Key European Source Countries and 4. EAIC Source-Industry Spotlight: Automotive
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23rd October 2018 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Crowdberry: Crowdinvesting: invest, co-own and build global leaders out of Slovakia and Czech Republic

Crowdfunding has become increasingly popular over the past decade, yet it has been with us for centuries. The Statue of liberty in New York or the Czech National Theatre are both examples where communities funded an idea or a project. The latest innovation in crowdfunding is equity crowd investing allowing investors to invest in and own a share in privately held companies or real estate. 
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic