Presentation
The mission of the Center for Competitiveness at the University of Fribourg is to promote scientific knowledge and rigorous learning in the area of competitiveness, with a special emphasis on the role of economic and social policy. The Center was affiliated with the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness (ISC), which was directed by Professor Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School (HBS). The ISC was closed at the end of 2023 following Professor Porter's retirement.
The Center for Competitiveness collaborates with regional, national and international institutions as well as with private entities. Its activities are conducted in collaboration with other Centers and Institutes for Competitiveness.