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14th April 2020 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Inflation will be more volatile but should decline

In March, inflation decelerated. Mainly, the prices of fuel were lower while the increase of food prices and tobacco was lower than we expected.

14th April 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Real Estate: Legislative response to COVID-19

Draft bills subject to review by the Senate and execution by the President

14th April 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Obligations of Czech statutory bodies in relation to the coronavirus crisis

By way of introduction 

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of establishments, cancellation of cultural and sporting  events, trade shows, concerts, etc. – and thus to a decrease in turnover, delays in supply of services and  goods, and problems with liquidity for companies. While these things affect primarily the companies  themselves, they impact also people representing those companies, manoeuvring like steersman in these  uncertain times, the statutory bodies of legal entities, primarily members of the board of directors of joint- stock companies and directors of limited liability companies

14th April 2020 / Good governance / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


State aid concerning COVID-19

I. EU State aid framework 
The coronavirus pandemic represents a significant economic threat to the EU economy, it has resulted in significant delivery delays, disrupted international cooperation between supply chains, the closure of state borders, and the closure of the vast majority of shops and factories. 

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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