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17th October 2018 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Dentons launches new interactive tool on Transparency Register laws in major EU markets

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has launched a new interactive tool, which allows users to look up and compare Transparency Register laws in different countries within the EU.  The tool currently covers the 13 EU countries where the firm has offices, but more jurisdictions will be added.

11th October 2018 / Good governance / Tax & Finance


Tax obligations, rules and regulations affecting Airbnb short-term rentals

As of August this year, Airbnb operators will become subject to more stringent checks and audits by the fiscal authorities. This article takes a closer look at the tax rules applying to those who rent out their apartments through Airbnb.

11th October 2018 / Competitiveness / Health Care


Interactive report: Early Detection & Diagnosis

Devex, in partnership with Philips, surveyed more than 1,200 health professionals about the role of early detection and diagnosis in the fight against non-communicable diseases.

11th October 2018 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Coordinating workforce development across stakeholders: An interview with ManpowerGroup CEO Jonas Prising

Finding mutually beneficial areas for collaboration may be closer than you think. The key? Shifting from “just-in-time” hiring to retraining.

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.

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