First is the development of a competition culture an understanding by the public of the benefits of competition and broad based support for a strong competition policy.

Trade facilitation contributes to enhancing the competitive position of small exporters in foreign markets.

This demonstrated that Norwegian industry managed to obtain a very good position relative to its competitors, and that it demonstrated its competitiveness.

One delegate shared the experiences of his country as it related to enhancement of SME competitiveness.

Some developing country firms may seek ISO 14001 certification as a means to increase export competitiveness and strengthen market positions, even in the absence of explicit pressure from overseas customers.

What is particularly lacking in terms of raising domestic competition and increasing the competitiveness of economies in transition is a sufficient number of privately owned medium sized enterprises capable of growing and competing not only in domestic markets but also in foreign markets.

America s declining competitiveness as an attractive place to locate production and employment.

Raising the quality, competitiveness and innovation of businesses.

In other words, the relationship between internationalization and firm competitiveness is two way in the sense that the former increases the latter and the latter leads to the former.

The representative of Mexico emphasized that economic evidence demonstrated the benefits of competition for competitiveness.

Competition means, not only were there a hundred different political units in Europe in 1500, but within each of these units, there was competition between corporations as well as sovereigns.

Competitiveness enhancement through quality and productivity improvements.

Another delegate requested UNCTAD to undertake analytical work on the methodologies for assessing and benchmarking competitiveness in order to develop a framework to better assess competitiveness of developing countries and their enterprises.

It states further that general interest obligations, which belong to the area of social and economic regulation, should be set out in a transparent manner.

In this context, competition policy assumed pride of place, and there was a direct, necessary and growing relationship between FDI liberalization and competition policy.

IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SMEs THROUGH ENHANCING PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY

Improving the competitiveness of SMEs through enhancing productive capacity

In 2003, a total of 41,173 women competed to fill vacancies, and they accounted for 56.8 of the total number of applicants.

Women were also free to contest general seats.

Improving the competitiveness of SMEs through enhancing productive capacity

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In the enterprise sector, the focus will need to be on increasing competition in all sectors, reducing barriers to entry and exit for private companies, and strengthening state owned enterprises competitiveness.

There is a need to strengthen the endogenous capacities of developing countries, especially to develop competitive products.

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Theme Improving the competitiveness of SMEs through enhancing productive capacity

MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES through enhancing

Developing country enterprises can also reach a better bargaining position when they have access to an especially competitive supply and when they enjoy economies of scale, as well as capacity for product and process innovation.

GLOBALIZATION, COMPETITION, COMPETITIVENESS AND DEVELOPMENT

Competition is very tough, even for small contracts, and countries are much more careful than they used to be to obtain advantages and contracts for their own industries.

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We believe that the enhancement of women's position within the Greek society will greatly contribute to the development, competitiveness and social cohesion of our country.

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Item 3 Improving the competitiveness of SMEs through enhancing productive capacity

Experts emphasized that smaller tourism providers are better off cooperating as opposed to competing to achieve a stronger position in the tourism market.

Enhancing the competitiveness of developing countries' firms through internationalization

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He stressed the importance of creating competitive markets in strengthening the competitiveness of enterprises in host economies, and in ensuring maximum efficiency and consumer welfare.

The increasingly fierce competition seems to make investment in foreign markets more and more of a necessity in order for companies to maintain or strengthen their competitiveness.

98. Special efforts are needed by the developed economies to ensure access for competitive African goods, even in the face of domestic political lobbies resisting increased competition.

All successful candidates in a national competitive recruitment examination also have geographic status.

Sometimes competition between national and local governments, and between large and small towns, affects the ability of local governments to retain qualified personnel.

22. ASYCUDA could assist Customs in ensuring the effective collection of revenue and increasing enterprise competitiveness.

The state should therefore be able to regulate markets, as well as technological and financial competition, and create a domestic environment designed to enhance the competitiveness of local enterprises vis à vis transnational companies.

Issues related to domestic and international competitiveness, in particular of SMEs, will undoubtedly remain relevant in 2008 2009. Depending on the further development of the globalization process they will have to be addressed at the national level and through regional cooperation.