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September 2012
The Israeli EconomyStrengths and Challenges
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• GDP ($ Billion) 244
• Population (6/2012, Million) 7.9
• GDP per capita ($) 31,385
• Foreign Trade (% of GDP) 75%
• Total Exports (% of GDP) 37%
• Unemployment (7/12) 6.5%
• Business Sector share in GDP 72%
• Industry share of business sector 21%
The Israeli Economy – 2011 Facts & Figures
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MainMain
Strengths & Opportunities Strengths & Opportunities
Towards 2013 Towards 2013
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Strengths & Opportunities
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• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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0.8%
-8%
-6%
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4%
6%
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10%
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Source: IMF October 2010
Developed and selected major emerging market countries,Real GDP growth, 2009
Positive Growth in Israel Vs. Regression in Most Developed Countries
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4%
-1%
-4% -4%-5%
-6%
-9%-10%-10%-11%-11%
-12%-12%
-15%-16%
-17%-18%-18%
-21%
Real Industrial Output Change, 2009 compared to 2008
ʺ ʥhʥ́ʤ̋ ʥhʩʣʮʤʯʩʡʤʩʩ́ ʲ ʺ ʤʩʢʥʥʩɦʺ ʥyʣʢʤʡʭʩʬʷʭʩʬʣʡʤʭʩʮʩʩ̫ʥʯʫ̋ ʩ
Relatively Moderate Regression in Israeli Industry during 2008/9 Crisis
Source: OECD, CBS & MAI Economic Research Department
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Nominal Change in Average Apartment Price, 1997-2007
Relatively Moderate Increase in Real Estate Prices Before 2008/9 Crisis
Source: Psagot Investment House.
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Relatively moderate Dismissals During 2008/9 Global CrisisEmployee Jobs in the Business Sector
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5.4%4.9%
4.2%
3.3%
0.9%
-0.7%
-1.7%-1.8%
0.2%
2.8%
4.5%4.3%4.5%4.3%4.1%4.3%
2.8%2.4%
1.7%
Employee Jobs in Business SectorChange Rates, Each period Compared to the Parallel Period in a Previous Year
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80%
30%
7%
15%
6%
11%
Reducing Overtime
At the expense of employees' vacation days
Unpayment vacation
At the expense of employees vacation days
while lowering wages
Reducing job scopes while lowering wages
Efficiency Measures Taken by Industrial CompaniesTowards all Employees, Excluding Management
Employment Flexibility During 2008/9 Crisis
Source: MAI Economic Research Department, Survey - February 2009
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Concentrated vacation
Shortened workweek
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Strengths & Opportunities
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• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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Rapid Growth in Israeli Economy2004 - 2011
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GDP GDP per Capita Business Sector GDP
5.0%
3.4%
6.8%
5.1%
3.3%
6.2%5.7%
3.8%
7.0%
5.3%
3.4%
5.9%
4.2%
2.4%
4.7%
0.8%
-0.9%
0.3%
4.8%
2.9%
5.8%
4.8%
2.8%
5.3%
Real Annual Changes
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2.6%
0.3%
-1.8%-2.2%
-4.9%
-0.9%
-1.6%
0.5%
1.7%
3.1%
5.0%
2.9%
0.8%
3.6%
2.9%
0.1% 0%
A Surplus in The Balance of Payments Current AccountAs Percentage of GDP
Independent of Outside Funding A Decade of Current Account Surplus
Source: ICBS, 2012 Forecast – MAI’s Economist Research department.
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The combination of a continual surplus in the current account and the large amount of foreign currency reserves, enable Israel to provide its import needs without dependence on external financing.
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Companies & Individuals Lend Money to the World
Source: Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya.The Manufacturers' Association of Israel
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
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10
20
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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Q3 20
09
Q4 20
09
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10
Q3 20
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Q4 20
10
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Net External Debt*(-) Sign: the economy is a net lender abroad
Net external debt: External debt less foreign assets in debt instruments (excluding share capital).
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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Export Oriented Growth
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7%
41%34% 27% 31%
54%62%
80%
102%
120%
102%
134%
146%
0%
1%
12%
6%
4% 4%11%
15%
26%32%
42%
33%
44% 47%
Industrial Exports
Industrial Production
Export = 42% of Sales
Export Oriented Growth in IndustryReal Cumulative Rate of Change, Since 1998
Export = 31% of Sales
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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The High Tech Sector Contribution to Industrial Growth
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2004– 2011
To Industrial Output To Employment in Industry
To Industrial Export
73%
63%
74%
The High Tech Sector Contribution to Industrial Growth in 2004-2011
As Percentage of Total Growth
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The Israeli Industry is Undergoing Long term Structural Changes
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29%21%
37% 33%
39%
35%
39% 39%
32%43%
24% 28%High Tech
Mixed Tech
Low Tech
ʩhʡʮʩʥhʩ́ʬʹ ʩ̋ʰʹ ʡʸ ʪʩʬʤ̋ ʺ ʸ ʡʥ̡ʤʩʩ́ ʲ ʺ ʤ
Production Distribution Employment Distribution
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High Share of ICT in the Business Sector
ICT= Information & Communications Technologies, 2008
Source: Israeli CBS
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16.1
13.913.0
12.2
10.49.9 9.69.0 9.0 8.8 8.8 8.2 8.2 8.1 7.8
7.2 7.1 7.1 6.7 6.4 6.3 6.2 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.75.0
3.7
ICT Sector GDP, Out of The Business Sector GDP 2008
2010
15
.7%
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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World Leadership in Civilian R&D Investments
Source: Israeli CBS
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4.3%3.9%
3.6%3.3% 3.3%
2.7%2.5%
2.2%2.0%
1.8%1.6%
1.3% 1.3%1.1%
Israel is The World Leader in Civilian R&D InvestmentAs Percentage of GDP, 20
201
4.%
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Global R&D and Innovation Center
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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Israel
Switzerland
BelgiumGermany
Australia
SwedenIreland
NorwayAustria
Netherlands
Slovak RepublicUnited States
Italy
Czech RepublicPoland
Canada
KoreaHungary
JapanFinland
Estonia
New Zealand
13.011.4
11.211.0
9.79.7
9.48.0
7.55.55.4
4.74.5
4.23.9
3.83.13.02.9
2.21.4
0.8
Househld saving rates - Percentage of disposable household income, 2011High Private Saving Rate in Israel
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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Relatively Low Government Deficit in Israel
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11.7%
10.0%
8.1% 8.0%
6.0%
4.6% 4.5% 4.5%3.7%
3.4% 2.9%2.5% 2.4%
1.4%0.8%
0.1%
Israel’s Government Deficit is Relatively LowAs Percent of GDP, 2012
Source: IMF
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Continuous Reduction of Public Debt Ratio
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Source: Bank of Israel.
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99.3 97.793.7
84.778.1 77.1 79.5
76.1 74.2 74.2
2012F
Reduction of Public Debt RatioPublic Debt as Percentage of GDP
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Relatively Low Public Debt Ratio
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229.8%
160.8%
120.1%106.8%105.0%102.9%98.5%
86.3%82.5%81.5%74.2%72.2%68.5%66.2%55.4%
48.6%46.4%35.5%
Relatively Low Public Debt RatioAs percent of GDP, 2011
source: IMF
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Israel Credit Rating
• September 2011 – S&P raised Israel’s credit ratings to A+ from A.S&P mentioned that their ratings on Israel are supported by their view of its "prosperous and resilient economy, strong institutions, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and robust external performance."
• December 2011 – Moody’s affirms Israel’s A1 rating.
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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Other Asia US EU
23%
15%
28%
34%
24%
19%
24%
32%
24%
22% 23%
31%
Jan.- July 2012
Distribution of Israel's export of goods by trading blocks,Excluding Diamonds
Diversion of Trade to Asian Countries
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41%
70%
14%
24%
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Strengths & Opportunities
• The Resilience of Israeli Economy during 2008/9 Crisis
• Strong starting point towards 2012
• Export oriented growth
• High-tech oriented growth
• World leadership in civilian R&D investments
• Conservative approach
• Responsible fiscal policy
• Diversion of Trade towards developing countries
• Attractive Corporate tax
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IrelandChile
GreeceIceland
UKFinland
NetherlandsAustria
IsraelOECD average *
CanadaItaly
NorwaySpain
AustraliaGermanyPortugalBelgium
FranceUS
Japan
13%17%
20%20%
24%25%25%25%25%25%
26%28%28%
30%30%30%
32%34%34%
39%40%
Corporate Tax
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INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES WITH EXPORT CAPABILITYINDUSTRIAL COMPANIES WITH EXPORT CAPABILITY2011-12: 15% - 10%
2013-14: 7% - 12.5%2015+: 6% - 12%
INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES WITH EXPORT CAPABILITYINDUSTRIAL COMPANIES WITH EXPORT CAPABILITY2011-12: 15% - 10%
2013-14: 7% - 12.5%2015+: 6% - 12%
2012Corporate Tax
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Source: OECD. *Simple average of member countries.
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Main Main
Challenges Towards 2013Challenges Towards 2013
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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13.3%
-0.3%
3.7%
6.3%
10.8%
7.5%8.6%
7.1%
2.8%
-12.0%
14.1%
5.8%4.0%
5.6%
2012 Frcst
2013 Frcst
Volume of World TradeAnnual change, trade in goods
Source: The Economist, 17/4/12
Slowdown in World Trade
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Unbalanced Growth Around the World
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Developing Asia
Central and Eastern Europe
Latin America
United States
Euro Area Japan
7.8%
5.3%4.5%
1.7%1.5%
-0.7%
7.1%
1.9%
3.4%
2.0%
-0.3%
2.4%
7.5%
2.8%
4.2%
2.3%
0.7%1.5%
2012 Forecast 2013 Forecast
Growth ForecastAnnual GDP growth
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook update, July 2012.
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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Import Penetration
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44% 43%41%
34%32%
31% 30% 30%28%
26%24% 24% 24% 23% 23% 23% 23% 22% 22% 21%
14%
10%
ʺ ʸ ʩʣʧʠʥʡʩGoods and services import volume as a percentage of total final expenditure, constant prices
2011
Source: OECD
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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Slowdown in Israeli Economy
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GDP Business Sector GDP
4.8%
5.8%
4.8%5.3%
3.1% 3.1%
2.6% 2.6%
2012 Est. 2013 Frcst.
Economic Forecast 2013Real Annual Changes
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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environmental protection laws initiatives-> increased costs
World Energy Prices: upside risks (sanctions on Iran)
Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
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Property Tax Water for industry Electricity Prices
5.6%
44.6%
37.2%
Increasing Costs Controlled by the GovernmentCumulative Change 2012/13 *
* Business Economics Department Projections for 2012/3.
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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• January 2011 3,850 NIS
• April 2011 (By law) 3,890 NIS
• July 2011 4,100 NIS (By law in
4/12)
• October 2012 4,300 NIS (By law in 4/13)
Contractor workers agreement (Differential minimum wage/ Equal conditions??)
An Additional Wage Updates are Expected
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Difficulty in Recruiting Professional Employees for the Industry
According to preliminary findings of a survey of expectations in industry
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34%29% 30%
25%16%
9% 8%16% 18% 21% 23% 23% 20%
27% 29% 25% 23% 26% 26%
29%33% 27%
31%
16%
11%17%
27% 24%23%
27%33% 35% 30% 26% 32% 35% 28% 26%
20%
11% 18% 17%
18%
23%
36%
26% 25%
31%23%
25% 24%26% 27% 28%
20% 24% 26%
Q4/07Q1/08Q2/08Q3/08Q4/08Q1/09Q2/09Q3/09Q4/09Q1/10Q2/10Q3/10Q4/10Q1/11Q2/11Q3/11Q4/11Q1/12Q2/12
Little Difficulty Medium Difficulty Hard Difficulty
83%
73% 75% 73%
42%
61%
69%
77%
52%
66%
75% %
81% %82% 82%
84%
Difficulty in Recruiting Professional Employees for the Industry (Percent of Industrialists Reporting of Difficulties, Survey of Expectations in Industry)
78% 78%
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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55%52%54%
44%43%42%46%
38%
51%45%48%48%
50%
58%
71%67%
56%
48%48%46%48%
40%
48%51%51%51%53%
65%
Survey of expectations - credit difficulties
Difficulty in raising new credit Difficulty maintaining existing credit lines
Credit Crunch in Industry ??According to survey of expectations in industry
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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0.3
1.0
1.0
1.9
1.9
3.1
3.5
4.6
5.6
5.8
6.5
6.5
9.6
11.5
13.9
23.2
0 5 10 15 20 25
Crime and theft
Insufficient capacity to innovate
Poor public health
Government instability/coups
Inflation
Foreign currency regulations
Poor work ethic in national labor force
Corruption
Policy instability
Tax regulations
Inadequate supply of infrastructure
Inadequately educated workforce
Restrictive labor regulations
Tax rates
Access to financing
Inefficient government bureaucracy
The most problematic factors for doing business
Israeli Government Bureaucracy:A Major Obstacle for Businesses
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Source: The Global Competitiveness Report of World Economic Forum (WEF), the 2012/13 report covers 144 economies.
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Ease of Doing Business 2012
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Source: The World Bank. 2012 report covers 183 economies.
Singapore
Hong Kong
New Zealand
USA
Denmark
UK
Korea
Ireland
Finland
Canada
Japan
France
Austria
Israel
South Africa
Italy
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78
1011
1320
2932
3435
87
Ease of Doing Business Rank 2012
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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4.0%
3.4%3.0% 2.9%
1.6%
6.0%
5.5%
2.9% 3.0% 3.0%
3.6%
1.8%
1.0%
0%
2.2%
5.2%
3.7%3.3%
3.6% 3.5%
2012 Frcst.
2013 Frcst.
Target Deficit Actual Deficit
Government's Budgetary DeficitAs Percent of GDP
Government’s Budgetary Deficit
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1.5% 1.5%
As percent of GDP
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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19% 20%22% 23% 24%
26%29%
53%
Q4/09 Q1/10 Q2/10 Q3/10 Q4/10 Q1/11 Q3/11 Q4/11
Rate of companies with manufacturing activity abroad
In about two years , 53% of companies will have a manufacturing activity abroad.
Today, about 26% of companies have manufacturing activity abroad.
ʤʩʩ́ ʲ ʺ ʡʺ ʥʩɹʩʁʤy ʷʱ ʩɹʬʤʬʫʬʫr ʢʠʭʩhʩʩ́ ʲ ʺ ʤ̋ ʥʣʧ ʠʺ ʤ
Shifting Production Lines Abroad
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Main Challenges Towards 2013
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• A Global economy slowdown
• High Import Penetration
• A slowdown in Israeli Economy
• Increasing Costs Controlled by the Government
• Wage pressure
• Credit crunch in industry
• Government bureaucracy
• Uncertain fiscal policy
• Off-shoring
• Geopolitical instability
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Geopolitical instability
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