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

10th June 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


EC: 40% of Czechs have no or low digital skills | 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in Czech Republic in 2020

In the near future, nearly all jobs will require some level of digital skills and the Digital Single Market could contribute €415 billion per year to the EU economy. Digital skills are therefore vital for innovation, growth, jobs and competitiveness. The European Commission estimates that there will be 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in the Czech Republic in 2020. More than 40% of Czechs have  no or low digital skills and around one-third of Czechs active in the labor market have no or low digital skills, the European Commission says.     
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6th June 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


AmCham EU's position on the digital transformation of the financial services industry

The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) believes digital technologies offer a unique opportunity for financial institutions to make business processes more efficient and create new products and services.  
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25th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


V4 Hackathon by AT&T, Czech Telecommunication Office, CZ.NIC shows innovation potential

V4 Hackathon, an event organized by AT&T and the Czech Telecommunication Office (ČTÚ) "confirmed that the Czech Republic has an immense potential that should not be wasted", says the Chairman of the ČTÚ Council Jaromír Novák in an article by Lupa.cz.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic