In terms of international competitiveness, Germany must vacate his seat on the podium – at least in the Ranking of the world economic forum. Problem: the Internet supply in this country.
Germany falters in competitiveness in comparison with other countries: In the new rankings of the world economic forum (WEF) falls back to the Federal Republic of Germany from 3rd place to 7th place. Is overtaken Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Japan. In the scramble to rank 1 in the overall standings in Singapore this Time by a nose – just ahead of the United States.
While the leader of Singapore comes to 84.8 (1.3) out of a possible 100 points, Germany is currently 81.8 m (minus 1.0). The average for all States is located at 61 points. On the last ranks, the democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen and Chad are.
Progress in Germany is rather slow: the Internet Expansion with fiber optic cables
Especially dark it looks in Germany, according to the WEF Foundation in information technology: the Case of Internet connections over fiber-optic cable to Germany lands on space 72, in the case of mobile broadband connections at 58.
Innovative and stable
A: In the category of innovation capability in the Federal Republic of Germany remains on the top spot. This is approximately the number of patents or scientific publications. For macroeconomic stability, which assesses the inflation rate and the debt position, there is also top marks for Germany.
The world economic forum evaluated more than 100 indicators, such as in the areas of financial system, infrastructure, education, or labour market conditions. Consideration will also be given surveys among entrepreneurs. The WEF is primarily due to its exclusive annual conference with businessmen and politicians in Davos, Switzerland, is known.
wa/se (dpa, WEF)