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

20th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Women @ Work Report: A global outlook

Progress toward gender equality is at risk. Responsibilities at work and at home have exponentially increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the burden is disproportionately impacting women. Released today, Deloitte Global’s 2021 Women @ Work Report: A global outlook explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of gender equality in the workplace—and what organizations can do to make tangible progress.
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19th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


No matter the challenge, people believe science will solve it, 3M survey reveals

3M's annual State of Science Index shows as confidence in science grows, 89% of people agree science brings hope and makes the future brighter From manufacturing personal protective equipment to developing vaccines to the overall response to COVID-19, science is heightening the world's expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M (NYSE: MMM) State of Science Index.  
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19th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


New EU rules on state aid

At the end of April, the European Commission adopted new rules on regional aid to enter into effect on 1 January 2022. The new rules bring significant changes, in particular for applicants for investment incentives, as they also concern the Czech Investment Incentives Act, under which investment incentives are provided.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic