Competitiveness and private sector development : sector specific sources of competitiveness in the Western Balkans : recommendation for a regional investment strategy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Series:

Competitiveness and Private Sector Development, 20765762.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Balkan Peninsula--Economic conditions.

Balkan Peninsula.

Balkan Peninsula--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 pages)

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : OECD, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Western Balkan region benefits from a cost-competitive labour force and geographic and cultural proximity to EU markets. However, cost competitiveness as a source of differentiation is not sustainable. Cost levels are increasing gradually in some sectors, reducing firms’ profitability. In order to sustain competitiveness, the Western Balkans needs to move up the value chain, from investing in automated technology to producing higher-quality goods and enhancing its human capital. This report examines the apparel manufacturing, automotive components and business process and technology outsourcing sectors, focusing on market competitiveness factors, industry key success factors and policy recommendations.

Contents:

pt. 1. Approach and methodology

pt. 2. Sector analysis and policy recommendations

pt. 3. Recommendation for a regional competitiveness initiative.

ISBN:

9789264055698 (PDF)

1-282-15988-7

9786612159886

92-64-05569-X

OCLC:

355680052