Competitiveness, Growth and Crisis

CGC

TARGET GROUP | Junior to mid-level officials from central banks, ministries of industry / production / trade / innovation and technology, and government agencies from 31 countries in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia who are involved in the collection, compilation, and analysis of competitiveness indicators, as well as in the formulation of growth, industrial and innovation strategies.

DESCRIPTION | The core focus is on three interrelated concepts: competitiveness, growth and crises. These themes serve as the guiding ‘red thread’ of the course and are explored from various angles. The conceptual framework proposed in the course is that competitiveness is a relative concept, covering a set of underlying conditions that explain the level of development. Hence, it is the starting point and at the same time the objective that countries, industries and firms aspire to, leading to higher productivity, and hence growth. Crises come into play as external shocks that disrupt the competitiveness-productivity-development nexus, but also as a force that can bring about new opportunities. Upon completion of the course, the aim is for the participants to gain a deeper understanding of the discussions surrounding the competitiveness of an economy and formulate their own views regarding suitable policy responses. The course will also enable participants to critically discuss and interpret various indicators related to economic growth and competitiveness, as well as aspects related to the current poly-crisis time. Policy experiences from Europe and transition countries and hands-on exercises allow for active involvement in the course. Participants are also invited to provide short presentations on a relevant topic of their choice and actively engage with other students to foster peer-to-peer learning.

Back to course overview

Course Details

Start: 20260223Feb 23
End: 20260227Feb 27

Language: English

Sponsoring Organization: AA

Admin Arrangements


Application Deadline: November 23, 2025

Apply here