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COVID-19: Banking and Finance implications
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world financial markets and its impact is becoming evident in the banking sector as well as in debtor-creditor relationships. Considering the extent of possible consequences, the initiatives of the Czech government, ministries and the central bank and cooperation of the banking sector are key factors.
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COVID-19 Resource calculator for Hospitals
Rush Medical University in Chicago together with Microsoft team has developed an app COVID-19 Resource calculator to forecast the patient's admission, medical inventories, and beds, based on applicable growth models (the models differs from state to state). This app is running in Azure – you can see it here: http://covid19forecast.rush.edu/.
Government proposes relief for tenants on rent and service charges for business premises due to COVID-19
On 1 April 2020, the Czech government introduced a bill proposal aiming to help tenants of business premises to endure measures imposed by the government in recent weeks due to the spread of COVID-19. The proposed conditions of relief are summarized below.
Pandenomics: How Covid-19 could change the world
We are nowhere near knowing when the Covid-19 pandemic will end or how bad things will really get. But the world may never be the same again. The pandemic will shake up not only healthcare, but politics and business, culture, society and our well-being. Combining several disciplines, we identify 15 shifts that may confront us over the coming years
Responding to now, preparing for next, thinking beyond
How do you find clarity in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis?
Learn how companies are using M&A to drive transformation in an uncertain global economic environment.
Our Capital Confidence Barometer survey forms part of a wider range of insights on the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
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.
