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We analyse developments and policies in the field of productivity and competitiveness in Ireland
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The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council is pleased to publish Bulletin 24-4 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings which examines Ireland’s fourth place in the IMD’s World Competitiveness rankings. This ranking demonstrates that the Irish economy remains strongly competitive. Despite a relative slowdown in the rate of economic expansion, Ireland continues to rank highly.
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10 May 2024Bulletin 24-3 Competitiveness and the Housing Market in Ireland
18 April 2024NCPC Welcomes DETE-ESRI Joint Economic Research Programme Seminar
17 April 2024Bulletin 24-2 Ireland’s Competitiveness and Productivity Framework
15 April 2024ESRI Publish Working Paper of DETE ESRI Joint Research Programme
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NCPC Competitiveness and Productivity Framework
As concepts, competitiveness and productivity overlap and interlink in a variety of ways, and this framework speaks to the strong intersection of both. Productivity and competitiveness are depicted as two mutually-reinforcing concepts. The arrows in the inner circle visually capture this interconnected relationship. These two concepts overlap and interlink with each other through the drivers that determine them in achieving the overarching goal of sustainable growth and wellbeing. The main drivers included in the NCPC's framework are Business Environment, Macroeconomic Sustainability, International Environment, Technology and Innovation, Education and Skills, and Infrastructure.
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