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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30th July 2015 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Good Governance: Czech Television: Politicians give grades to B.Sobotka's government after 1.5 yrs in office

At its session on 29 July 2015, the Czech government passed draft amendment to the Act on Conflict of Interests and Act on Association in Political Parties and Political Movements, among others. The former introduces an obligation to submit a declaration proving the origin of assets owned by publi...

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

Good Governance: Transitions Online:Former Czech health chief gets 8 ½ years in contracting/bribery scam (updated)

A major Czech corruption case came to an end on 23 July when a judge sentenced a former cabinet member and regional governor to 8 ½ years in prison. David Rath, who three years ago was arrested while in possession of a wine box stuffed with 7 million crowns ($284,000), was convicted of “manipulati...

17th July 2015 / Good governance / Public Procurement

Good Governance: Minister for Regional Development Šlechtová: Myths about new draft Act on Public Procurement

In the July edition of the Veřejné zakázky v praxi journal, the Czech Minister for Regional Development Karla Šlechtová identifies 7 "myths" about the new draft Act on Public Procurement. Read the article here....