Western Balkans: Progress in the Implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises: 2009 SME Policy Index

Building on its 2007 edition, the 2009 SME Policy Index provides further comparative analysis along the policy dimensions of the European Charter for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, as well as a comprehensive assessment of country performances over the last two years.

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Addressing the tax component of the Investment Reform Index (IRI) along the lines of tax reform priorities is the main focus of the Working Group on Tax Policy Analysis of the Investment Compact for South East Europe.

Sector Specific Sources of Competitiveness in the Western Balkans

This report examines the apparel, automotive components and business process/technology outsourcing sectors in the western Balkans, focusing on competitiveness factors and including policy recommendations.

Western Balkans: Sector specific sources of competitiveness: Key conclusions and next steps

This brochure contains the key findings from the publication "Sector specific sources of competitiveness in the Western Balkans". It examines the apparel manufacturing, automotive components and business process and technology outsourcing sectors in the Western Balkans, focusing on market competitiveness factors, industry key success factors and policy recommendations.

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