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New dimensions of competitiveness

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2011-09-29
On the 2nd day of EFNI, in the „New dimensions of competitiveness" panel, participants debated on competitiveness in Europe at the level of corporations, countries and the entire continent. The discussion headed for finding out of the recommendation for the competitiveness growth of the Old Continent.
Professor Jan Bossak (Warsaw School of Economics) indicated cultural differences affecting competitiveness of various nations. He highlighted that competitive advantages are subject to endless variations and the growth of competitiveness might be stimulated by international cooperation. He claimed to strengthen and enhance academic centres in Europe.

- A corporate Europe has lost a „Yes, we can!" approach. Competitiveness has to be incessantly developed. Diversity of Europe should act to the benefit of competitiveness boost throughout this continent - stated Ph.D. Dieter Heuskel (The Boston Consulting Group).

Professor Claudia Zeisberger (INSEAD Business School, France) noticed that lights have to be spotted on China, where the involvement in the transformation pace and development stem from the society. In Singapore, even the government has to be competitive and the policy it carries out allows to pick up talents at the very early stage and create them relevant conditions for development.

- Many of our societies fail to consider competitiveness the standard. Competitiveness had to be provided with firm conditions in order to let it operate properly - said professor Günter Verheugen.
- Europe features numerous competitive advantages, to give an example of brands and technologies of the automotive industry. In Europe, we have to maintain the manufacturing industry in the EU and as for global competitiveness we may not survive without a solid industrial base - added a former EU Commissioner for Enlargement.

Andrzej Klesyk (PZU) stressed that in the times of enormous variability more and more authorities are wrong. He pointed out that Europe is still a giant - the market and exporter. However, he warned that the EU invests too little in R&D and HR as compared to other units.

 


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