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ifo World Economic Climate Indicator Reaches Highest Level Since 2011
The climate improved in nearly all regions of the world. With the exception of the Middle East and Northern Africa, experts across the globe assessed the current economic situation more positively, ifo Institute, Centre for Economic Studies Munich states in their latest report on global economic climate.
CEITEC: Scientists from CEITEC BUT are for the first time in the history of the Czech Republic coordinators of the prestigious FET Open project
Highly original, visionary, essential for society's needs and development. These are the conditions which must be met by the project submitted to the prestigious Future Emerging Technology (FET) research project contest. The team from CEITEC BUT (Brno University of Technology) not only succeeded, but also for the first time in Czech history will be project coordinators. With budget 2.89 EUR they will focus on the unique innovation of electron paramagnetic resonance.
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.'
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.
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..
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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