Western Transdanubia Regional Development Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Western Transdanubia occupies a highly strategic position for reaching central, eastern and southern European markets, bordering Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia. The Western Transdanubia region is ideally placed astride the large geological areas of the Transdanubian Hills, the Western Lowlands, the Lower Alps, and the Transdanubian Mountains. As such, the natural beauty and resources available to the region make it apt for several industries, tourism among them.
Key advantages:
- Rich in thermal and medicinal waters
- Numerous large industrial centres with minimal environmental impact
- Over 50% of Hungary's border traffic passes through the region
- Second largest percentage of businesses established with foreign capital
- The most industrialised area in Hungary for the percentage of people employed in industry
- Attractive tourist destination
- Clusters of multinational automotive and electronics companies, helping local SMEs to become prominent suppliers.
- Regional economic development above the national average
- Second highest GDP per capita in the country
- Well-developed economic structure, with among the highest levels of foreign capital, industrial investments and exports.
The main sectors of the regional economy, (based on employment numbers), are the machine industry, textiles, and food and drink production, accounting for approximately 70% of the workforce.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Western Transdanubia Regional Development Council is responsible for the following:
- Developing the region's human resources
- Promoting cooperation among all participants related to regional development
- Establishing cross-regional and cross-border co-operation.
