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National Competitiveness

National Competitiveness

Creating and sustaining national prosperity has become more complex in recent years, with the rise of the modern global economy. The Institute advises national leaders and policymakers on how improve their country’s competitiveness and raise the standard of living using the frameworks and research of director Michael Porter.

More about Michael Porter’s competitiveness frameworks More about Michael Porter’s frameworks
 
 
 

Presentations on National Competitiveness

The Institute has developed research-based economic agendas for more than 60 nations since its founding in 2001.

 
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Australia
China
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India
Indonesia
Japan
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South Korea
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Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Mongolia
Nepal
New Zealand
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Central & South America, Caribbean
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Europe & Central Asia
Armenia
Baltic Sea Region
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
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Kyrgyzstan
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Nordic Region
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Romania
Russia
Spain
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Turkey
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Pakistan
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United Arab Emirates
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Canada
Mexico
United States
Sub-Saharan Africa
Botswana
Ghana
Kenya
Madagascar
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Nigeria
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
  • “The fundamental goal of economic policy is to enhance competitiveness, which is reflected in the productivity with which a nation or region utilizes its people, capital, and natural endowments to produce valuable goods and services.”
    — Michael Porter Clusters and Economic Policy White Paper, October 2009
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