Latvia's productivity reveals its truth - we're as slow as Liepāja's tram at Rojas Street
The latest report reveals that Latvia's productivity is 54.1% of the EU average, which is about as much as Liepāja residents believe the tram will arrive on time.
Latvia's Productivity Council has released its latest report revealing a shocking truth - our productivity is only 54.1% of the EU average level. This means we're about as efficient as Liepāja's tram trying to overcome the Kuršu Street hill in a snowstorm.
"I'm surprised our productivity is even that high," comments local Liepāja entrepreneur Valdis. "Here in Karosta we've been trying to figure out how our offices work for years, but at least our coffee is hotter than in Riga." Meanwhile, the report's authors emphasize that for future growth, the quality of investments will be crucial, not their volume. That's like saying a Liepāja resident needs not more drinks, but better beer quality at "Fontaine Palace".
Technology sectors are mentioned as priority areas - mechatronics, mechanical engineering and robotization. "We already have robotization," laughs local vendor Maija. "Our tram runs by itself, without driver control." The report particularly emphasizes the potential of net-zero emission technologies, which has been practiced in Liepāja for years - our transport produces so few emissions that sometimes it seems like it doesn't move at all.
On March 5th, a conference "Productivity Dialogue" will take place in Riga, where experts will discuss opportunities to boost productivity breakthrough. Unfortunately, Liepāja residents won't be able to make it to this event - our productivity is too low to arrive at Kalpaka Boulevard on time. But that's not bad - we can stay home and continue being proud that our 72.8% of EU average by purchasing power parity is as good an indicator as our beach length compared to Jūrmala.
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