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19th December 2019 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CTP to Build Industrial Park in the Former ZETOR Brownfield Complex in Brno

CTP is embarking on the revitalization of another brownfield. A new industrial park will be built in Brno Líšeň.

18th December 2019 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Transaction volume in commercial real estate in 2020 will reach in the Czech Republic €3 billion

CBRE, the world leader in real estate services, predicts a positive trend in commercial real estate investments for 2020. Next year investments in hotels will continue to grow, and office buildings will be the most demanded.

17th December 2019 / Good governance / Tax & Finance


Reporting obligation on cross arrangements

Following the OECD’s BEPS project (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) a new Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation – DAC 6 brings a new reporting obligation on cross border arrangements, which fulfil certain criteria.    

16th December 2019 / Good governance / Education


ČSOB and the Police of the Czech Republic will teach children how to be safe on the Internet

Police prevention officers and banking experts will launch a joint training program in 2020 to help primary schools. The program will focus on the risks children face in the digital space, especially on social networks. 

10th December 2019 / Good governance / Energy and Environment


CTP to Revitalize Forest Near Mladá Boleslav

CTP plans to make a significant contribution to nature conservation, reduce its carbon footprint, and promote the long-term sustainability of the environment.

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.

 

 

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