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.

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7th March 2017 / Good governance / Public Procurement

AmCham CZ: Since the government does not set performance objectives beyond total expenditure for public procurement, it is difficult to assess whether or not the spending has made the country more competitive

Since the government does not set performance objectives beyond total expenditure for public procurement, it is difficult to assess whether or not the spending has made the country more competitive or spread prosperity through better government services. One thing seems clear, however. The goal of creating more public trust needs more work.

2nd March 2017 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

GRECO issues report on transparency of political funding and the criminalisation of corruption in the Czech Republic

In view of the progress achieved, GRECO concludes that the current level of compliance of the Czech Republic with the recommendations is no longer “globally unsatisfactory”.

1st March 2017 / Good governance / Public Procurement

A.Vojtěch, Secretary to Finance Minister: There is lack of economic incentives for hospitals to centralize procurement and make it more efficient

There has been an ongiong debate on public procurement in health care in the Czech Republic (similarly in Slovakia) and how it can be made more efficient.