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Global competitiveness report
01 Nov 2007 | 65 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes New Zealand's ranking in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report.
International report highlights the need to strengthen NZ’s global competitiveness
01 Nov 2007 | Media Releases
New Zealand’s global competitive position has declined over the past year according to the latest data from the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum’s 2007/08 Global Competitiveness Report, released today, ranks New Zealand 24th for competitiveness, down from 21st last year.
The New Zealand Institute recommends NZ adopt a fast follower approach to reducing its emissions
24 Oct 2007 | Media Releases
The New Zealand Institute has today released the first discussion paper in its research project on Climate Change. This report, ‘We’re Right Behind You: A proposed New Zealand approach to emissions reduction’, makes a recommendation as to how New Zealand ought to position itself in terms of its commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Defining a broadband aspiration
26 Sep 2007 | 326 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes a broadband strategy for New Zealand that will enable it to capture more economic value.
The NZ/US economic relationship
10 Sep 2007 | 144 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation, prepared for the NZ US Council in advance of the recent NZ US Partnership Forum, describes the state of the bilateral economic relationship.
Creating a weightless economy: Positioning New Zealand to compete in the global economy
05 Sep 2007 | 341 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation describes how New Zealand may be better able to compete in the global economy.
A broadband strategy for New Zealand
05 Sep 2007 | 283 Kb PDF | Presentations
This presentation outlines the issues that will be examined in the Institute's newly-launched broadband project as well as the objectives of the project.
Preparing for the future
26 Jul 2007 | 258 Kb PDF | Presentations
David Skilling talks about the near-term priorities for action as well as the challenges and opportunities that will confront New Zealand over the next few decades.
Achieving long-term economic success in Asia
11 Jul 2007 | 375 Kb PDF | Presentations
David Skilling talks about how to strengthen New Zealand's economic engagement with Asia.
The economic effects of climate change: Positioning New Zealand to respond
06 Jun 2007 | 268 Kb PDF | Essays
This essay examines how New Zealand should respond to the economic effects of climate change.