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Title Sector specific sources of competitiveness in the Western Balkans : recommendation for a regional investment strategy
Published [Paris] : OECD, [2009]
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Description 1 online resource (217 pages) : illustrations
Series Competitiveness and private sector development
Competitiveness and private sector development.
Contents pt. 1. Approach and methodology -- pt. 2. Sector analysis and policy recommendations -- pt. 3. Recommendation for a regional competitiveness initiative
Summary The Western Balkan region benefits from a cost-competitive labor 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.--Publisher's description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Competition -- Balkan Peninsula.
Industrial policy -- Balkan Peninsula.
Investments -- Balkan Peninsula.
Labor supply -- Balkan Peninsula.
Quality of products -- Balkan Peninsula.
Regional economics.
Technological innovations -- Balkan Peninsula.
SUBJECT Balkan Peninsula -- Economic conditions. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114347
Balkan Peninsula http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85011191 -- Economic policy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005752
Form Electronic book
Author Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
ISBN 926405569X
9789264055698
Other Titles Title on screen: Competitiveness and private sector development sector specific sources of competitiveness in the Western Balkans : recommendation for a regional investment strategy