The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council
We analyse developments and policies in the field of productivity and competitiveness in Ireland
About usRetrospective Review, 2020-2023
The Retrospective Review assesses the progress made in implementing past recommendations and providing a comprehensive evaluation of Government responses between 2020 and 2023. The findings highlight meaningful progress, with the Government fully delivering on 45 recommendations. As a result, this Review offers valuable insights into the implementation process, identifying areas of achievement while also highlighting the need for continued focus on outstanding actions. There are a total of 34 recommendations which are still in progress.
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24 April 2025NCPC's South-East Regional Seminar
17 April 2025Bulletin 25-1 Developments in Ireland's National Productivity Statistics
08 November 2024The Government Response to Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2024
26 September 2024Budget 2025 and Competitiveness: Investing in Ireland’s Future Prosperity
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NCPC Competitiveness and Productivity Framework
As concepts, competitiveness and productivity overlap and interlink in a variety of ways, and this framework speaks to the strong intersection of both. Productivity and competitiveness are depicted as two mutually-reinforcing concepts. The arrows in the inner circle visually capture this interconnected relationship. These two concepts overlap and interlink with each other through the drivers that determine them in achieving the overarching goal of sustainable growth and wellbeing. The main drivers included in the NCPC's framework are Business Environment, Macroeconomic Sustainability, International Environment, Technology and Innovation, Education and Skills, and Infrastructure.
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