Competitiveness

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

18th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


OECD Green Growth Indicators 2017: Productivity of use of abstracted freshwater more then tripled in the Czech Republic since 1995

In the 2017 Green Growth Indicators report, OECD uses a set of 26 indicators to measure 1. the environmental and resource productivity of the economy, 2. the natural asset base, 3. the environmental dimension of quality of life and 4. economic opportunities and policy responses,
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14th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


German Commissioner for Data Protection publishes recommendations for automated and connected cars

Earlier in June, German Commissioner for Data Protection issued recommendations for automated and connected cars:The Recommendations are non-binding. They are recommendations for the industry (suppliers, car manufacturers, and other data controllers) to give shape to the requirements of transparency and “privacy by design”. 
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14th July 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CzechInvest: Automotive Industry – The Engine of the Czech Economy

Ideas that aid innovation in the automotive industry do not originate only in Prague. At Brno University of Technology (BUT) and the related Central European Institute of Technology, a research group led by Pavel Václavek is working on projects investigating the potential of environmentally friendly vehicles. Brno, which proudly participates in Smart Cities projects, wants to be a pioneer of electromobility; with dozens of various partners, scientists are therefore investigating ways to improve the driving characteristics of electric vehicles.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic