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 August 2015 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Competitiveness: DVTV: VIDEO: Story of KOH-I-NOOR in China

Drop in demand for Koh-i-noor HARDTMUTH ("school") products in Russia, means drop in production and need to dismiss employees. Koh-i-noor director Vlastislav Bříza ml. is reluctant to dismiss staff (around 150) in the Czech Republic, where the company was established in 1790, and decides to close ...

27th August 2015 / Competitiveness / Social Responsibility

Competitiveness: People in Need: Inclusion is worthwhile. Support to teachers is the key.

According to outcomes of a survey carried out by the People in Need (Člověk v tísni) NGO in cooperation with the Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech teachers are increasingly more willing to include children with various handicaps in regular classrooms...Find out more in an interview with Tomáš H...

24th August 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: The Economist Intelligence Unit: Prague ranks 59th in 2015 Global Liveability Ranking

Prague ranked 59th in 2015 Global Liveability Ranking released by The Economist Intelligence Unit on 19 August. The indicator considers stability, health care, cultural, environmental, educational and infrastructural aspects of living in a city. Melbourne (Australia) ranked 1st, followed by Vienna...