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Robotisation Can Double the Potential of the Czech Economy and Affect Half of Jobs
Given the technological possibilities and structure of the Czech economy, automation could affect up to 51% of jobs in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the rise in productivity, the Czech economy’s potential would increase by 78% by 2033, which is more than double the growth rate without using robotisation. These are the conclusions of Deloitte’s latest study The Automation of Work in the Czech Republic.
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ING Bank Czech Republic: Inflation slows down
As expected, inflation slowed down slightly to 1.7% mainly on the back of lower food prices. And the central bank might even appreciate this now as the market will stop betting on further rate hikes.
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Healthcare 2.0: How to get eHealth moving?
Healthcare 2.0 initiative invites to a panel discussion, which will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 3 pm in the NHÚ AV ČR building, Politických vězňů 7, Praha 1, 2nd floor, room no. 7. The event will be held in Czech.
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czechtourism.com: 2018 Classical Music Festivals
Sacred music, music by Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, or a Baroque festival? If you have a soft spot for any of that, you should definitely visit the classical music festivals in the Czech Republic. In addition to a great musical experience, you can also look forward to concerts in extraordinary historical jewels.
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OECD: What skills are in high demand? Evidence from the OECD Skills for Jobs database
Several trends, such as technological change, population ageing and globalisation, are simultaneously affecting the demand and supply of different types of skills. This can generate skill shortages, particularly in countries where supply is not sufficiently responsive to changes in skill demand.
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.