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The highest quality of life in the town of Říčany again. Towns benefit from more jobs and young people moving in
The Central Bohemian town of Říčany has become a place with the highest quality of life in the Czech Republic for the third consecutive year. Holešov in the Zlín Region recorded the most significant improvement compared to last year – it jumped 64 places up to hold the 57th position. These are the conclusions of the third annual Quality of Life Index. It was prepared by Obce v datech (“Municipalities in Data”) with Deloitte as its primary consulting partner.
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Two-thirds of drivers have not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have plans to buy a new vehicle. Interest in gasoline engines continues to rise
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced new car purchasing plans for only 31% of Czech drivers
- “Traditional” Czech drivers of cars with internal combustion engines are becoming more loyal to their favourite make of vehicle, preferring to visit multiple dealers of the same make. By contrast, almost half of those interested in alternative drive engines would visit multiple retailers of different makes during the purchasing process
- When buying a car online, what 63% of respondents would miss most is the opportunity to see the car in person
- Czech drivers would be willing to provide data for the purposes of determining the amount of insurance based on driving style and for the needs of municipal traffic and parking management
- 29% of respondents are considering buying an electric car; the make of the car is very important – they see it as an extension of their personality
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.
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
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.
