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26th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Investment into a more sustainable production now means increased competitive advantage in the future

On May 20, during an AmCham event on sustainable manufacturing Barbora Račan Ježková, Director of Investment Financing Department at CzechInvest, Czech Government investment agency, outlined how recovery and EU funds can be used to upgrade production lines or facilities.

26th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Verification of foreign public documents for the purpose of immigration proceeding in the Czech Republic

Due to the necessity to attach a special verification clause to some foreign documents, immigration proceedings in the Czech Republic are lengthy for foreigners from numerous countries. The following article reveals how the certification of foreign public documents works and in which cases it is not necessary to have these documents verified. 

26th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Accenture: Digital and Sustainability Investments Could Add Millions of Jobs to European Economy by 2030

More than three-quarters of companies plan to upskill/reskill up to 25% of their workforce in the next three years

25th May 2021 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance


Amcham´s comments to Act on Digital Tax (3rd reading in Parliament)

We write to express our concerns over the adoption of a Czech Digital Tax on a targeted group of companies that provide the platforms for the creation and international growth of innovative business. 

20th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Summary of 2020 and challenges for 2021 in Czech competition law

The Office for the Protection of Competition (“Office”) recently published an annual report summarizing its significant activities in 2020 and outlining the agenda for 2021. The most important areas are prohibited agreements, abuse of a dominant position and significant market power.

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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