The Netherlands tops Global Connectedness Index
The Netherlands has been ranked first in the debut DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI). This is a detailed country-by-country analysis of the various flows that connect nations around the world. The study ranked 125 countries according to the breadth and depth of their integration into the world economy, while also examining the relationship between global connectedness and welfare.
A connected country
The Netherlands was ranked first on the index, which was published by DHL on 15 November 2011. According to the study, the Netherlands was one of the pioneers of global trade centuries ago and remains a crucial trading hub today. Its authors state that the country excels in a broad variety of global connections, adding to its attractiveness as a modern trading hub. Key factors influencing this ranking of Global Connectedness included the international flows of products and services, capital, information and people.
Optimal base
Within the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is an optimal base from which organisations can enter or expand to the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The country is noted for its open economy, with one of the strongest outlooks towards international trade in the world.
Thanks to its strategic geographical location, the region has always been a major transit hub for people, goods, capital and services to and from the 350 million potential customers of the European continent.
Rankings
Other nations ranked in the top 10 for Global Connectedness include: Singapore (2), Ireland (3), United Kingdom (6) and Hong Kong (9). Key European neighbours of the Netherlands were awarded the following rankings: Luxembourg (5), Belgium (8), France (12) and Germany (13).
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