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Regional competitiveness activities bring value added, complement and bolster the efforts of bilateral missions by solving problems that are beyond the scope of individual countries.

1. •Information Technology (IT)
   

2. •Agribusiness
   

3. •Tourism
   

4. •Regional Investment Promotion
   

5. •Workforce Development

A detailed Project Sector page is linked above and in the “Home” Site menu sub-section.

RCI strives to improve competitiveness across Europe and Eurasia by engaging the bilateral efforts of USAID Missions, USAID Projects and other local stakeholders. Through a regional approach, RCI increases the cooperation between competitiveness and economic growth programs, leading to increased trade and job expansion in host countries. RCI effectively coordinates activities and enhances information sharing between different stakeholders (USAID, other donors, public and private sector organizations) in selected sectors.

RCI Background & Rationale

Despite recent economic growth across the region, incomes in many of the E&E countries still remain below pre-transition (1989) levels. Growth has been uneven, often propelled by commodity trade, and is inadequate to create sufficient and rewarding jobs. As a consequence, the region’s per capita income reaches only one-fourth of the average of advanced economies. To address these issues, USAID Washington launched the Regional Competitiveness Initiative (RCI) in 2004. RCI is implemented by SEGURA Partners LLC and is set to continue its activities until 2012.

RCI WEF Rankings

More detailed results for the current year can be found by Country in the “Home” menu and here

The Full Report (every country) is linked for reference.

1. •RCI Replication of Activities
   

2. •RCI Western Balkans Supplement
   

3. •RCI Research and Analysis
   

4. •RCI Events
   

5. •RCI Excellence in IT
   

6. •RCI IT2Business Website
   

7. •RCI Quality 2IT Website
   

8. •RCI Improves IT Competitiveness
   

9. •RCI and Quality IT Solutions

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