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27th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Germany and the Czech Republic - New rules as the pandemic relents

The system of rules for entering or leaving the two neighboring countries is turning into a non-negotiable thicket just as the actual pandemic appears to relent its grip.

27th May 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Update on mandatory employee testing in the Czech Republic

From 24 May 2021, new conditions came into force regulating exceptions from the mandatory testing of all employees in companies, which was gradually introduced in the Czech Republic during March 2021.

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

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.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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