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Prague Airport to Implement New Geographic Information System
Prague Airport is going to use the Esri System to manage location data. Esri is a world leader in the acquisition, management, analysis and visualisation of geodata. Unicorn System, a winner of a public tender, will be in charge of the correct system set-up.
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Women @ Work Report: A global outlook
Progress toward gender equality is at risk. Responsibilities at work and at home have exponentially increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the burden is disproportionately impacting women. Released today, Deloitte Global’s 2021 Women @ Work Report: A global outlook explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of gender equality in the workplace—and what organizations can do to make tangible progress.
No matter the challenge, people believe science will solve it, 3M survey reveals
3M's annual State of Science Index shows as confidence in science grows, 89% of people agree science brings hope and makes the future brighter
From manufacturing personal protective equipment to developing vaccines to the overall response to COVID-19, science is heightening the world's expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M (NYSE: MMM) State of Science Index.
New EU rules on state aid
At the end of April, the European Commission adopted new rules on regional aid to enter into effect on 1 January 2022. The new rules bring significant changes, in particular for applicants for investment incentives, as they also concern the Czech Investment Incentives Act, under which investment incentives are provided.
Lufthansa Executive Board member Harry Hohmeister: "We need a clear perspective for USA travel now"
- Demand for USA flights increases by up to 300 percent
- Demand also triples for European holiday destinations
- Flight schedules adjusted and expanded
- Travelers continue enjoying full flexibility and booking security
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.
