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

9th November 2016 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


EC: Danube Region Strategy: Success Stories

The European Commission published the Danube Region Strategy: Success Stories, a collection of successful projects, reflecting the achievements of the Strategy during its first 5 years of implementation. The Czech Republic is part of the DREAM project, a unique research channel built at the Danube River.
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7th November 2016 / Competitiveness / Education


EC 2016 Education and Training Monitor: Czech Rep: Educated population, but adults’ participation in learning falls

The European Commission presented their 2016 Education and Training Monitor, an EC staff working document that presents a yearly evaluation of education and training systems across Europe. In the Czech Republic, the share of vocational education & training students in secondary student population is above the EU average, employment rate of those with tertiary education, incl. recent graduates, is high, population of low-skilled workers is among the lowest in the EU. Still, the adults' participation in learning has dropped.
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26th October 2016 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Radio Praha: Czech nanotech companies move from strength to strength

Around a year ago Chris Johnstone of Radio Praha traced some of the achievements of the Czech Republic’s nano technology companies, many of which are making an impact on the European and global scene. Twelve months on, he went back to the source, chairman of the Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association, Jiří Kůs, and asked him how companies and key sectors are faring in this cutting edge part of the market.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic