  Armenia climbs 3 points in Global Competitiveness index September 30, 2015 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has improved its position on the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Competitiveness report by three points, to rank 82nd among 140 countries, chairman of the research center Economy and Values said. “Armenia’s position according to all competitiveness assessment criteria does not differ significantly from those of other countries with a similar level of development, except for the market size due to objective reasons,” Manuk Hergnyan said. A top country on the index is Switzerland which maintains the leader’s status for the seventh year running. Singapore and the United States come next. Armenia’s neighbors, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran, rank 66th, 40th, 51st and 74th, respectively. The Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 assesses the competitiveness landscape of 140 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity. The Report series remains the most comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness worldwide. Related links:   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
