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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.

20th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


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.

20th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


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.

19th May 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


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.

 

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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