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World Bank Group Doing Business 2018 report: Czech Republic ranks 30th, down 3 places
The Czech Republic made starting a business less expensive by introducing lower fees for simple limited liability companies. Also, the Czech Republic made paying taxes more complicated by introducing new requirements for filing VAT control statements, the 2018 Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group says.
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czechcrunch.cz: Frank Salzgeber, ESA: 'We want projects such as SpaceX to be created in Europe. ' - interview
The European Space Agency (ESA) is one of the most important players on the world's space market after US NASA, but its activities differ greatly from both the American giant and the SpaceX and Blue Origin projects. It could be said that at least from a media point of view ESA is not so much visible on a global scale, even though it is about cooperation of 22 European states, including the Czech Republic.
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.
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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