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Czech Economic Outlook: Lockdown version 2.0
The Czech economy declines again The second wave will push the economy lower once again. Consequently, GDP growth will also be lower next year. Compared with our July forecast, we expect the return to pre-crisis GDP to be postponed by one year, to 2023.
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HP Planet Partners Makes Sustainable Choices Easier
HP named the world's #1 print supply recycler, mobilizing customers and partners to maximize sustainable impact.
HP is expanding its Planet Partners return and recycling program to further our ongoing commitments to driving a circular and low carbon economy, together with partners and customers.
T-Mobile launches mobile 5G network and will cover quarter of Prague and Brno population by the end of the year
- T-Mobile starts commercial operation of the 5G network in the Czech Republic from 1 November 2020 in Prague and Brno
- In addition to the wider centers of both cities, part of the Prague metro will also be covered by the 5G signal,
- More than a quarter of the population of Prague and Brno will have access to 5G signal, by the end of the year,
- 180 base stations will start transmitting and T-Mobile will double the number of 5G transmitters by the end of the year
Abolition of so-called super-gross wage in the Czech Republic may raise take-home pay by several hundred or thousand crowns
The Czech ministry of finance has been preparing a draft bill which abolishes the concept of the super-gross wage. This will mean a bigger pay slip for employees.
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.
