Competitiveness and Private Sector Development Sector Specific Sources of Competitiveness in the Western Balkans: Recommendation for a Regional Investment Strategy by OECD Publishing (Paperback, 2009)
The Western Balkan region benefits from a cost-competitive labour force and geographic and cultural proximity to EU markets. Wages currently are significantly below those of Western European and even many Central European countries. Transport times to the EU can be less than 24 hours, and the region benefits from strong skills in several European languages. However, cost competitiveness as a source of differentiation is t 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 techlogy to producing higher-quality goods and enhancing its human capital. This report examines the apparel manufacturing, automotive components and business process and techlogy outsourcing sectors, focusing on market competitiveness factors, industry key success factors and policy recommendations.
Key Features
Author(s)
OECD Publishing
Publisher
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Date of Publication
21/05/2009
Language
English
Format
Paperback
ISBN-10
9264053638
ISBN-13
9789264053632
Subject
Business, Accounting & Vocational: Textbooks & Study Guides
Publication Data
Place of Publication
Paris
Country of Publication
France
Imprint
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Content Note
1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Weight
507 g
Width
210 mm
Height
280 mm
Spine
11 mm
Editorial Details
Format Details
Trade paperback (US)
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