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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2nd October 2016 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

emerging-europe.com: CEE countries expect Brexit to result in more opportunities for the region - video

'UK companies are going to need access to additional skills, are going to turn to outsourcing and are going be turning to offshoring and I think the CEE region could be a big big winner of that', says Kerry Hallard, CEO, National Outsourcing Association, UK.

30th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Arcadis Global: Prague 9th most sustainable city, underperforms in environmental dimension

Arcadis Global Sustainable Cities Index places Prague among the top 10 most sustainable cities of the world. The 2016 Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index ranks 100 global cities on three dimensions of sustainability: People, Planet and Profit.

30th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

InterNations.org: 2016 Family Life Index: Czech Republic surges to 2nd place

In 2016, the Family Life Index consists of 45 countries, up from 41 last year. In order to be included, each country had to have at least 31 respondents who are raising dependent children abroad. The index ranks countries according to childcare and education options in general, their availability, their costs, the quality of education, and overall family well-being. The Czech Republic came in 2nd.