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.

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29th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

czech-research.com: Materials sciences for a better future

New materials are already being used in medicine, construction, power generation, electrical engineering and the automotive industry. The Czech Republic takes research in this area seriously and is investing in it.

25th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Eurostat: Czech employment in industry highest, in public sector third lowest in the EU

In 2016, industry was the main employer in the Czech Republic (29.0%). Employment in the Czech Republic in the Public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities was the third lowest in the EU, according to Eurostat data.

25th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

BNP Paribas Real Estate: Logistics Market in the Czech Republic & Availability of Labour, Oct 2017

Securing labour will be a major pre-requisite for sustaining high levels of take-up and the strong performance of the Czech logistics market vis-à-vis the competition of other countries within the region, the analysis says. The report includes monthly gross salaries in the logistics sector, Prague Area.