Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

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

1st July 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Video: Avast CEO Ondrej Vlcek interviews Brad Wilken of the Gates Foundation

Our Executive Interview Series continues with a closer look at the team working on an oral cure for Covid-19 The COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator (CTA) is an organization funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation that focuses on advancing research into accessible coronavirus treatments. While the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being administered to the population, CTA is focusing on oral medicines that will alleviate symptoms in people who have mild to moderate cases of the virus. These oral applications, when approved, will be particularly useful in controlling the virus during those lag times when certain countries need to catch up with others in terms of vaccinated immunity. 
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2nd June 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Problems were to be expected, but not these problems.

The pandemic has left businesses and governments to grapple with a perplexing collection of supply-chain and logistical disruptions. Over a year ago, we knew we were facing upheavals in health, education, and workplace systems. Ramifications such as the semiconductor shortage, however, were harder to predict. This week, McKinsey examined a variety of unexpected pandemic consequences and looked for ways to address them.    
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27th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


New pan-industry Eco Rating scheme launched for mobile phones

Eco Rating to roll out across Europe from June 2021, including phones from 12 vendors. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone unveil new consumer labelling to identify more sustainable mobile phones Eco Rating to roll out across Europe from June 2021, including phones from 12 vendors  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic