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Spotlight issue

13th November 2017 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Radio Praha: GRECO President in Prague: 'Without good people, even a perfect law is futile.'

'One of our recommendations in the fourth round is related to implementation – that is an area where the country needs to step up its efforts.'

13th November 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


AMSP: Czech entrepreneurs' spending on R&D and dependence on EU funds has grown

The Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Tradesmen of the Czech Republic (AMSP CR) carried out an analysis of the state of entrepreneurs' investments in R&D and presented the results of a survey among small and medium-sized companies. Data from various sources inside.

10th November 2017 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


KPMG 2017 CIO survey: More and more companies have their own digital transformation specialist

Over two thirds (64%) of organizations respond to global political and economic uncertainty by changing IT strategies. As a result, the strategic influence of IT directors is growing, and they are increasingly involved in significant corporate governance decisions, KPMG 2017 CIO survey says..

10th November 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


CTPark Planá nad Lužnicí won first place at the Best of Realty award

We are thrilled and honoured! Our CTPark Planá nad Lužnicí won first place in the category Industrial and Storage Spaces at the Best of Realty awards! This is a great incentive for us to continue improving the already high standards of our services.

9th November 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


GE/European Alliance for Apprenticeship: Developing quality entry-level opportunities for youth in Europe

In 2015 GE became part of the European Alliance for Apprenticeship. Through the Alliance, GE pledged to create 3,000 internships annually across Europe and set a target of filling 30% of its own entry-level positions with interns and apprentices beginning in 2016.

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.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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