Good governance

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

Spotlight issue

9th September 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


A vaccine for COVID-19: risks and liabilities from an international perspective

As the development of vaccines against COVID-19 is progressing, the question becomes urgent who will be liable if a vaccine is marketed and will cause unexpected adverse effects as a result of the requested speed and scope of vaccine programmes.
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8th September 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Planning contracts as a solution to the relationship between municipalities and developers

On Monday, August 24, 2020, the Czech government approved a new Construction law. According to MMR, it should apply from spring next year that efficiency should accrue gradually until the middle of 2023. In connection with the new Construction Act has so far resulted in a public debate especially around a single authorization procedure, tightening deadlines, the introduction of fiction consent of the authorities, or changes structures of building authorities. Construction law while also introducing other changes, which have not paid as much attention - for example, at the Institute of planning agreements. While on the resulting projects will play an important role ...    
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic