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UNYP to issue diplomas with blockchain technology
The University of New York in Prague will be the first private university in the Czech Republic to issue diplomas with blockchain technology. This development is a result of our continuous effort to bring innovation and the latest technologies to the education industry. We will issue the first blockchain diplomas together with the paper ones to the class of 2021.
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Global Top 100 companies surge to record highs recovering lost ground from 2020 lows - according to PwC analysis
- The market capitalisation of the Global Top 100 companies increased by 48% in the year to March 2021, resulting in a record-breaking market capitalisation of $31.7 trillion
- All sectors represented within the Top 100 list saw a marked increase in market capitalisation in the year to March 2021, ranging from 25% to 75%
Václav Havel Airport Prague Operations Continue to Grow; Increased Passenger Numbers and Operated Destinations
As per the latest statistics, more than 132 thousand passengers passed through the gates of Václav Havel Airport Prague this May, representing a significant increase of over 1,500 percent compared to May 2020, when the operation of the airport was unprecedented due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the related restrictions on travel. Prague Airport handled 30% more passengers in May 2021 than in April this year.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
