Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Czechia
This report assesses the potential for linkages between foreign direct investment
(FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Czechia, and provides policy
recommendations to foster productivity and innovation spillovers to the local economy.
The report examines the quality of investment that the country attracts, the productive
and innovative capacities of Czech SMEs, and a broad range of economic, business and
policy conditions that can strengthen knowledge and technology diffusion from foreign
multinationals to domestic enterprises. It also assesses Czechia’s institutional environment
and policy mix across the areas of international investment, SMEs and entrepreneurship,
innovation and regional development, noting areas for policy reform. The report includes
a regional focus on the potential for FDI and SME linkages and spillovers in South
Moravia and Usti.
Published on May 28, 2024