Poland: High-growth, high-value economy takes shape

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Originally published with the October/November 2010 issue of fDi Magazine.

Sponsored by the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London and the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Reporting and editing carried out independently by fDi.

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Polish economy is a European success story

As Europe’s stand-out performer over the past couple of years, Poland has been increasingly appearing on the radar of international investors. But, writes Bolesław Gryzel, the best is yet to come

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Poland primed for golden decade

Poland has emerged from a difficult past to become one of Europe's strongest economies, attracting an increasing volume of investment – and moving up the value chain – in a range of sectors such as IT, healthcare, R&D, financial services, aviation and business process outsourcing.

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Poland pushes on with privatisation

Poland’s treasury minister is confident that the country can meet ambitious privatisation targets despite adverse capital market conditions

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People power gives Poland the edge

One of Poland's greatest assets in creating a knowledge-based economy is its pool of skilled people, willing workers and enthusiastic students

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Polish financial market targets regional leadership

As the Warsaw Stock Exchange prepares to celebrate 20 years of trading, the Polish financial sector is shaking off the dust of the global crisis and confidently working towards establishing its role as the leading financial player in central and eastern Europe

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Shale gas offers Poland a vision of energy-rich future

Polish and international companies are excitedly scrambling to investigate reports that the country could be sitting on $250bn reserves of shale gas. If true, exploiting such a resource could redraw the energy map of central and eastern Europe. However, some in Poland urge caution as there are cost, environmental and sovereignty issues to address.

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Polish farming shows organic growth

The Polish agricultural sector is undergoing rapid transformation as its organic farming segment responds to growing consumer demand and benefits from government support. 

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Chasing MICE: Polish cities seek to expand events sector

Cities in Poland are waking up to the significant revenues available from the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry. Poznań and Warsaw have already established themselves in this sector and other cities are working hard to catch up, although hindered by a shortage of convention centres and hotel rooms. 

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