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.

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12th January 2017 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Radio Praha: Sustainable living projects seek to boost Czech awareness and expertise

A new project called Český Ostrovní dům or Czech Island House seeks to raise awareness of self-sustainable living in the Czech Republic.

10th January 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

World Bank Group launches TCdata360, an open platform for trade, competitiveness data

The World Bank Group has launched TCdata360, a public data source aimed at providing policymakers, development practitioners, academics, investors, and others with free and open access to data on trade and competitiveness.

4th January 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Czech Statistical Office: Share of ICT specialists on total employment in the Czech Republic has been rising

According to the analysis Information economy in figures - 2016 published by the Czech Statistical Office, the share of ICT specialists on the total employment in the Czech Republic has risen since 1995 from 1.2% to 3.1% in 2015. In 2015, 10% of ICT specialists were women and 71% of the specialists attained doctoral or master’s level of education. The share of ICT professionals, managers and engineers rose from 0.5% in 1995 to 1.7% of the total employment.