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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13th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Morgenstadt City Lab project suggests measures to smartify Prague's governance, research&innovation, mobility, space, energy

The Frauenhofer institute presented results of an in-depth analysis of Prague within the Morgenstadt (City of the future) City Lab project. Based on the analysis of over 120 indicators and more than 80 action felds in Prague, it is suggested to base the strategy for a smart and sustainable development of Prague on three main levels: Governance, Socio-Economic Strategy, Technologies & Infrastructure. This includes a set of high-priority measures.It would be a pity if Prague missed the train in the end, when compared with other European cities, said...          
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13th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Education


Results of ARC5 Forum: Policy recommendations to Education Ministers

Themed “Employability: Asia and Europe Prepare the New Generation”, the 5th ASEM Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum (ARC5) held in Prague, Czech Republic on 4-8 April 2016 focused on employability skills. University leaders and students from all 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partner countries developed proposals for the upcoming ASEM Education Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM ME6) to be held in 2017 in Korea. Policy recommendations include conclusions of the Students' Forum and the Rectors' Conference  on how governments, higher education institutions, businesses and the third sector can better cooperate to equip students with employability skills.   
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12th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


J.Harvey on cybersecurity: In 2020, there will be more spent on detection vs. the current trend of prevention - interview

Justin Harvey, Chief Security Officer, Fidelis Cybersecurity Inc., USA spoke at the "True Stories from the Dark Side of the Net" roundtable organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic. In the interview below, he addresses current trends and issues in cybersecurity.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic