Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

21st May 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


DESI: Czech Republic belongs to the cluster of medium performing countries

The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is a composite index that summarises some 30 relevant indicators on Europe’s digital performance and tracks the evolution of EU Member States, across five main dimensions: Connectivity, Human Capital, Use of Internet, Integration of Digital Technology, Digital Public Services. The Czech Republic ranks 18th in DESI 2017. Compared to last year the country progressed in Digital Public Services and remained stable in Human Capital, but worsened its ranking in other dimensions.
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25th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Telecom leaders maintain optimism

Key findings from the telecommunications industry PwC's 21st CEO Survey: The Anxious Optimist in the Corner Office
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11th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Robotisation Can Double the Potential of the Czech Economy and Affect Half of Jobs

Given the technological possibilities and structure of the Czech economy, automation could affect up to 51% of jobs in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the rise in productivity, the Czech economy’s potential would increase by 78% by 2033, which is more than double the growth rate without using robotisation. These are the conclusions of Deloitte’s latest study The Automation of Work in the Czech Republic.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic