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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29th September 2015 / Good governance / Public Procurement

Good Governance: Conference Public Procurement of Medical Devices and Technologies in Hospitals. Price vs. Quality?

On September 22, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic together with CzechMed organized Conference Public Procurement of Medical Devices and Technologies in Hospitals. In his keynote speech Jaroslav Kracún, Legal Officer, DG Internal Market & Services, European Commission, ad...

24th September 2015 / Good governance / Social Responsibility

Good Governance: BETTER PLACE APPLICATION connects citizens, town and Foxconn company in Kutná Hora

Publicly responsible social application Better Place has already connected citizens with officials at Town Halls in a hundred towns across the Czech Republic. People using smart phones or the website post tips of what is needed to be repaired or built in the town. Thanks to the application people ...

24th September 2015 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Good Governance: Chamber of Deputies passes Act on Registry of Contracts (updated)

After three years of debates the draft Act on Central Registry of Contracts, called "the most beautiful" for its clarity, is heading to its grand final. On 18 September, the Chamber of Deputies passed the draft act; but the bill will be reviewed by the Upper Chamber of the Czech Parliament, the Se...