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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Radio Prague: Czech research could help pave way for rapid data storage. Czech scientists help explain early universe
Czech researchers from the Academy of Science have taken part in a discovery which could dramatically increase the speed of saving computer data. Also, Czech scientists have contributed to research explaining the state of the galaxy today...
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World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends
Accoring to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends published on 14 January 2016, the contribution of ICT sector to GDP in the Czech Republic is bellow 6%, almost at the OECD average level (as of 2011). Transforming countries, such as the Czech Republic and the Republic of Korea, are best positioned to think about more advanced technical skills and, since many of their citizens are also rapidly aging, also need to prioritize lifelong learning...
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WEF: In Czech Rep, women earn 22.1% less than men
According to the World Economic Forum data, in the Czech Rep, women earn 22.1% less than men. In Estonia, women earn almost 30% less than men, making it the largest gender pay gap in the European Union.
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