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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30th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

expats.cz: Czech Republic Ranked Among Top 10 Expat Destinations

A new Expat Insider survey rates the Czech Republic the 10th-best place to live out of 67 around the world.

29th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

WEF Global Competitiveness Index: Czech Republic remains 31st most competitive economy, should improve skills of future workforce

The Czech Republic ranks 31st in the Global Competitiveness Report 2016–2017 ranking, the same result as in the 2015-2016 ranking (although the country's scores were 4.72 and 4.69 in 2016 and 2015, respectively). The report assesses the competitiveness landscape of 138 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity.

25th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Radio Praha: More and more Czech firms selling wares through e-commerce giants

Czech companies are beginning to sell products through major internet retailers like Amazon or China’s Alibaba. According to Czech Radio, domestic companies selling through international e-commerce retailers now number in the dozens