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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21st October 2013 / Competitiveness / Public Procurement

Competitiveness: Senate passed amendments to Public Procurement Act

The Senate passed a legal measurement that was proposed by the Government. The Bill on Public Procurement (zákon o veřejných zakázkách) should amend the currently effective Act. Since January 2014, the Act stipulates that lower value of public tender that should be treated according to the Act. As a...

11th October 2013 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: US to overtake Russia as the biggest oil producer next year

According to International Energy Agency, US will become the world´s biggest oil producer in 2014. For the last two quarters, US had an output of more than 10 million barrels per day, with biofuels and refinery not even being included in that amount. IEA predicts to see the highest annual growth of ...

9th October 2013 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness starts inside companies

Competitiveness is one of the holy words of business and politics. It is the mantra executives invoke to pitch new plans, that politicians wield to push their policies, and that academics and the media discuss and dissect until the word itself has become a colorful box that can be stretched around ...