A sound investment climate, use of technology by firms and skilled workers raise productivity and growth, says World Bank; 4th Knowledge Economy Forum draws experts from Europe and Central Asia.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-22 March 2005-WORLD BANK: A sound investment climate, use of technology by firms and skilled workers raise productivity and growth, says World Bank; 4th Knowledge Economy Forum draws experts from Europe and Central Asia(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22032005 ISTANBUL - With GDP growth of 6.8 percent in 2004, prospects for the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region are bullish, but continued strong performance depends largely on ECA Governments' policies to support further improvements in their countries' investment climates and private firms' ability to increase their productivity levels through innovation and enhanced labor skills.

The themes of business environment, innovation and skills will be explored by participants from 26 ECA...