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31st October 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Radio Praha: Czech e-book library could give boost to stuttering market

The first Czech online book library offering e-books of long published and new volumes has started up.

31st October 2017 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment


Economic Outlook: Investment strikes back

Czech economy accelerates: The Czech economy has entered the late expansion phase and GDP growth is accelerating. We expect it to reach its second-fastest pace of the last ten years. Although we see a minor slowdown next year, the expected investment boom should ensure a still decent level of growth.

29th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


czech-research.com: Materials sciences for a better future

New materials are already being used in medicine, construction, power generation, electrical engineering and the automotive industry. The Czech Republic takes research in this area seriously and is investing in it.

25th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Eurostat: Czech employment in industry highest, in public sector third lowest in the EU

In 2016, industry was the main employer in the Czech Republic (29.0%). Employment in the Czech Republic in the Public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities was the third lowest in the EU, according to Eurostat data.

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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