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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13th June 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

OECD 2017 Employment Outlook does not expect Czech employment-to-population ratio to exceed 63% by 4Q 2018

According to the OECD Employment Outlook 2017 report, the Czech Republic is among the best performers with one of the lowest unemployment and low income rates. OECD does not expect the country to increase its employment-to-population ratio between 4Q 2016 and 4Q 2018.

9th June 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

AmCham CZ Board of Directors material: Overview of Advocacy Priorities 2H2017

The AmCham Czech Republic Board of Directors discussed our second half of 2017 advocacy plan and the potential impact of the parliamentary elections on the economy at its final meeting of the 2016-2017 membership year.

6th June 2017 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

EBRD on CEE & Baltics regions: 'All these countries are still facing convergence challenge and more ambitious structural reform agenda would help to accelerate this convergence. The potential for growth and investment is definitely there.'

According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, growth in central Europe and the Baltic states is now expected to accelerate slightly in 2017 to around 3 per cent.