General | Organizations | Dimensions | Indicators
General
CAE
Stands for "Classificação Portuguesa das Atividades Económicas," which translates to "Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities".It's a classification system used to categorize economic activities within the country, assigned to businesses and organizations to identify their specific sector. CAE codes are crucial for various purposes, including taxation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
CPAI - Permanent Investor Support Committee
Stands for "Comissão Permanente de Apoio ao Investidor", which translates to Permanent Investor Support Committee. This committee is responsible for providing ongoing assistance and support to investors, as well as monitoring investment projects to ensure they comply with relevant regulations and policies. It helps investors navigate administrative procedures and overcome potential obstacles in their projects.
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Corporate Income Tax is a tax levied on profits derived by both resident and non-resident entities.
FDI - Foreign Direct Investment
It's an investment made by a company or entity in one country into a business or corporation in another country, typically with the goal of gaining a lasting management interest (meaning 10% or more voting stock) in the foreign company. This type of investment goes beyond simple portfolio investments, as it involves a more significant and active role in the management and operations of the foreign business.
National Ecological Reserve (REN)
The National Ecological Reserve (REN) in Portugal is a system of land management designed to protect and preserve natural resources, particularly water and soil, and to reduce the risk of environmental hazards like erosion, flooding, and drought. It operates at national, regional, and municipal levels, aiming to maintain the ecological integrity of the country.
National Agricultural Reserve (RAN)
The National Agricultural Reserve (RAN) in Portugal is a designated area of land with high agricultural potential, protected to prevent its conversion to non-agricultural uses. It's essentially a public policy aimed at safeguarding the nation's agricultural resources by restricting activities that could reduce or destroy its suitability for farming. This includes preventing land subdivisions and limiting new constructions.
PII - Potential Interior Interest
PII stands for Projeto de Investimento para o Interior, which translates to Investment Project for the Interior. These are investment projects specifically targeted at stimulating economic activity in the interior regions of Portugal. They must meet certain criteria, including a significant investment amount, job creation, proven economic viability, and a positive impact on the region.
This term refers to a project that has a high potential to contribute to the Portuguese economy and is therefore eligible for special support and incentives. To be considered a PIN project, a project needs to meet certain criteria, such as representing a global investment of at least 25 million euros, creating at least 50 direct jobs, and being presented by promoters of recognized suitability and credibility.
PDM
In Portugal, "PDM" stands for Plano Diretor Municipal, which translates to Municipal Master Plan or Municipal Spatial Plan. It's a legally binding document that defines the strategic framework for the development of a municipality. The PDM sets the rules for land use, urban development, and overall territorial organization within the municipality. It serves as a reference point for other municipal plans and policies.
"Portugal In The World"
"Portugal In The World" is a online countries comparator, based on 9 dimensions, each one aggregates several raw indicatores harvested in official data sources. As an output, user data is displayed as a ranking position.
RJUE
Stands for Regime Jurídico da Urbanização e Edificação, which translates to the Legal Regime for Urbanization and Building. It's a comprehensive set of laws that governs all urban planning and building activities in Portugal, including licensing procedures and regulations for urban development projects. It's essentially the framework that outlines how cities and buildings are planned, built, and used.
SIR Platform
Typically refers to the SIR (Sistema de Informação Residencial) or Residential Information System, which is a real estate data visualization tool. It's a database with information on transaction prices, price dynamics in different markets, and other real estate data. The SIR Platform is used by real estate agents, developers, investors, and credit institutions to analyze the market.
Organizations
ILO - International Labour Organization
Is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting social justice and decent work globally. It's a tripartite body, meaning it involves equal representation from governments, workers, and employers. The ILO's mission is to advance standards and rights at work, create decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen tripartism and social dialogue.
Eurostat
Is the statistical office of the European Union (EU). It provides high-quality, official statistics and data to help EU institutions and member countries make informed decisions.
APA
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is a new public institute, within the scope of the Portuguese Ministry of the Environment and Energy Transition.
European Commission (EC)
Is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws, managing EU policies, and representing the EU internationally.
Euler Hermes
"Euler Hermes" is now known as "Allianz Trade". It's a world leader in trade credit insurance, a specialized form of insurance that protects businesses from financial losses due to non-payment by their customers. They also offer services like surety bonds, debt collections, and political risk solutions. It is a subsidiary of the Allianz Group.
IMF - International Monetary Fund
Is a global organization that helps maintain international financial stability and supports economic development, especially in times of crisis.
First Education
It's a global leader in international education, offering language training and educational travel programs.
Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute is a libertarian-conservative Canadian public policy think tank and registered charity. It is headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal. It has links to think tanks worldwide through the Economic Freedom Network and is a member of the free-market Atlas Network.
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Is a forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy. We work with over 100 countries across the world to build stronger, fairer and cleaner societies - helping to shape better policies for better lives.
UNESCO
Stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It's a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting international collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication. Its mission is to contribute to building peace through these means, fostering sustainable development, and promoting intercultural dialogue.
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1973 and is one of the most influential public policy research organizations in the United States. Its primary mission is to promote conservative public policies based on principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Knoema
Is a data technology company and platform that provides access to a vast database of global data, enabling users to discover, visualize, and analyze data for decision-making. It acts as a central hub for integrating and accessing various data sources, including public, internal, and third-party data.
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution owned by 189 member countries that provides financial assistance and policy advice to developing countries. Its primary goals are to reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity.
World Competitiveness Center
For over 35 years, the IMD World Competitiveness Center has pioneered research on how nations and enterprises compete to lay the foundations for future prosperity. We are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on world competitiveness by offering benchmarking services for countries and companies using the latest and most relevant data on the subject.
Dimensions
Business environment
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Business Freedom (%) - source: The Heritage Foundation;
- Corruption Perceptions Index - 100 equals the lowest level of perceived corruption - source: World Bank;
- Direct investment openness Index - source: IMF - International Monetary Fund;
- Ease of doing business Score - source: World Bank;
- Freedom to trade internationally Score - source: Fraser Institute - Economic Freedom Network;
- Global Competitiveness Index - source: World Bank;
- Manufacturing Value Added, per capita - source: World Bank;
- New business density - source: World Bank;
- Risk Management Index - source: EC - European Comission;
- Trading across borders Score - source: World Bank.
Demography
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Global Health Security Index - source: GHS Index;
- Health Infrastructure Index - source: CEOWORLD Magazine;
- Health expenditure (%) - source: World Bank;
- Healthcare Access and Quality Index - source: Our World in Data.
Environment
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Alternative and nuclear energy (%) - source:World Bank;
- Environmental Health Index - source: EPI - Environmental Performance Index;
- Environmental Performance Index - source: EPI - Environmental Performance Index;
- Share of energy from renewable sources (%) - source: Eurostat.
Infrastructures and Logistics
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Air registered carrier departures worldwide, per 1000 pop - source: World Bank;
- Average time to clear exports through customs (days) - source: World Bank;
- Global Connectedness Score - source: DHL;
- Internet bandwidth, per user (kbs) - source: World Bank;
- Logistics performance Index - source: World Bank;
- Overall average transportation price (rank) - source: Knoema;
- Physical And Services Infrastructure Index - source: World Bank;
- Quality of air transport infrastructure Index - source: World Bank;
- Quality of overall infrastructure Index - source: World Bank;
- Quality of port infrastructure Index - source: World Bank;
- Quality of road infrastructure Index - source: World Bank.
Health Care
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Global Health Security Index - source: GHS Index;
- Health Infrastructure Index - source: CEOWORLD Magazine;
- Health expenditure (%) - source: World Bank;
- Healthcare Access and Quality Index - source: Our World in Data.
Public Services
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Government Effectiveness Index - source: World Bank;
- Quality of judicial processes Index - source: World Bank.
Security
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Global peace Index (Lowest = Best) - source: Knoema;
- LEGATUM Prosperity Index - source: Knoema;
- Most problematic factor for doing business: Crime and theft score - source: World Bank.
Setup Costs
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Inflation (%) - source: World Bank;
- Mean nominal monthly earnings of employees (PPP $) - source: ILO - International Labour Organization;
- Procedures to register a property (number) - source: World Bank;
- Property rights Score - source: World Bank;
- Taxes on international trade (%) - source: World Bank.
Talent and Education
Dimension used in "Portugal In The World" functionality, in order to aggregate the following indicators:
- Digital economy and Society Index - source: EC - European Comission;
- Employed ICT specialists (%) - source: Eurostat;
- Employment in knowledge-intensive services (%) - source: World Bank;
- Employment of technicians and associate professionals (%) - source: ILO - International Labour Organization;
- Enabling Digitalization Index - source: Euler Hermes;
- Engineering graduates (%) - source: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development;
- English Proficiency Index - source:Education First;
- European Innovation Scoreboard - source:EC - European Comission;
- Expenditures for R&D (%) - source:World Bank;
- Global Innovation Index - source:Global Innovation Index;
- Graduates from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programmes in tertiary education (%) - source: UNESCO;
- IMD World Talent Score - source: IMD World Competitiveness Center;
- PISA results in mathematics - source: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development;
- PISA results in science - source: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development;
- People that know 3 or more foreign languages (self-reported) (%) - source: Eurostat;
- Research and development (R&D) full-time equivalent researchers, per million people - source:World Bank;
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per 1000 pop - source: World Bank;
- Shangai Ranking - number of universities on Top200 - source: Shanghai Ranking;
Youth/adults with ICT skills (%) - source: UNSTATS.
Indicators
Business Indicator
A business indicator is a type of economic indicator that specifically measures the performance, confidence, and activity of businesses in an economy. These indicators help assess the current and future health of the business sector.
Economic Indicator
Is a statistical measure that gives insight into the health and direction of an economy.
Ease of Doing Business Score
Is a measure that was part of the World Bank’s Doing Business Report (published annually until 2020). It aimed to evaluate how conducive a country's regulatory environment is to starting and operating a local business.
EY European Investment Monitor
An annual report by Ernst & Young that tracks and analyzes foreign direct investment projects across Europe.
CEOWORLD Magazine
Is a business magazine and online publication that focuses on the perspectives and needs of CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives. It covers a wide range of topics related to business, finance, leadership, and emerging technologies. The magazine aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and ideas for building more effective organizations.
Innovation Overall Rank
Global Innovation Index Database, WIPO
FDI regulatory restrictiveness index 2020
A measure by the OECD assessing how open a country is to foreign direct investment, based on legal and regulatory restrictions.
GHS Index
The GHS Index measures the capacities of 195 countries to prepare for epidemics and pandemics. All countries remain dangerously unprepared for future epidemic and pandemic threats, including threats potentially more devastating than COVID-19.
Global Innovation Index database, WIPO
A database and ranking published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) evaluating countries' innovation capacity and performance.
Global Innovation Scoreboard
The "Global Innovation Scoreboard" (GIS) is a tool used to compare the innovation performance of different countries and regions. It analyzes various indicators related to innovation inputs (like research and development) and outputs (like patents and high-tech exports) to assess a country's innovative capabilities
Global Innovation Index (GII)
Is an annual ranking of countries based on their innovation performance and capacity. It is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in partnership with INSEAD and Cornell University. The GII assesses a country's innovation ecosystem by examining various factors like institutions, human capital, research infrastructure, and knowledge creation.
Lua Simulator
Refers to an online tool within the SILiAmb system that helps applicants determine which environmental regulations apply to their project based on information provided during the licensing process. It's a key component of the streamlined licensing process governed by Decree-Law No. 75/2015.
"Our World in Data"
Is a website and open-access research project that uses data analysis and visualization to explore global issues and problems. It's a project of the Global Change Data Lab, a nonprofit organization in the UK. Their mission is to increase understanding of these issues and to empower people to take action.
R&D Expenditure 2022(% of GDP)
The percentage of a country’s gross domestic product spent on research and development activities in 2022.
Shanghai Rankings
The "Shanghai Ranking," officially known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), is an annual global university ranking that assesses universities based on objective academic indicators. It is published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization.
UNSTATS
"UNSTATS" is a common abbreviation and informal way of referring to the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD). UNSD is the central agency within the United Nations Secretariat responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating global statistical information.