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Changes to the short-term parking system at Václav Havel Airport Prague
In order to increase the airport’s parking capacity and the comfort of parking for as many passengers as possible, Václav Havel Airport Prague is making changes to the rules concerning short-term parking.
The family caregiver allowance – a new form of welfare benefit
Starting as of 1 June 2018, the Czech Social Security Administration disburses a new type of welfare benefit out of the sickness insurance scheme: a caregiver allowance which may be drawn for a period of up to 90 calendar days.
ING Bank Czech Republic: Manufacturing hits lowest level in a year
The Czech manufacturing PMI fell to 55.4 points, the lowest level in a year. But this is in line with our expectations of somewhat weaker industrial production growth this year.
PCB: World Biochemistry Experts Met in Prague
The 43rd Congress of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) brought Scientists of biochemistry and molecular biology to the Congress Center in Prague last week. The central symbol of the Congress became the mathematical sign for infinity and the motto "Biochemistry forever".
ING Bank Czech Republic: Credit remains solid but is there a warning sign?
June credit banking statistics confirm a favourable trend across households and companies. But new housing loans signal a slowdown ahead.
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
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