Analýza podpory přímých zahraničních investic v České republice na příkladu agentury CzechInvest a vybraných zahraničních agentur

This master’s thesis analyzes differences in the tools, strategies, and performance of the CzechInvest agency compared to selected investment promotion agencies in the Visegrad Group, and evaluates how these differences influence the structure and impacts of investment projects in the automotive and logistics sectors. The research is based on document analysis, annual reports of investment agencies, eight case studies, and three expert interviews. The findings show that the Czech model relies on strong technical expertise and regional support, yet it is burdened by slower administrative processes and higher institutional instability. Slovakia and Hungary achieve faster decision-making due to centralized governance, while Poland benefits from stable economic zones. These differences significantly shape the nature of investments. Automotive projects tend to respond more to the incentive framework and the level of institutional coordination, whereas logistics investments are particularly sensitive to the speed of permitting procedures and the quality of infrastructure. The conclusion emphasizes that the institutional framework has a critical influence on the benefits of investment projects and their regional impacts. The recommendations call for strengthening CzechInvest’s foreign presence, improving institutional stability, developing professional capacities, and modernizing data and analytical tools.