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12th September 2017 / /


Video and photogallery of Pre-election Debate with Political Leaders on September 12

American Chamber of Commerce, British Chamber of Commerce, Chambre de commerce franco-tcheque and Nordic Chamber of Commerce organized a Pre-election Debate with Political Leaders on September 12, the video of the event is available.

11th September 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


EEA and Norwegian funds in the Czech Republic: Did you know that tap water can contain other people's medication?

Czech researchers found 45 different types of medicines in samples from a river that will be turned into drinking water for the Prague region. Together with Norwegian scientistis, they now search for methods to keep the drugs out of your drinking water.

 

6th September 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


czech-research.com/SIC: Atlas of Innovation Environment of the Central Bohemian region published

The Central Bohemian Innovation Center SIC has published its Atlas Of Innovation Environment that contains comprehensive information about the infrastructure in the region, mainly focusing on R&D facilities.

6th September 2017 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


AmCham EU: The Single Market: a European success story that needs to be told

'Let's not forget that Europe is doing really well. Actually, this is a concern for business, too. We're not shouting enough about the good things...The fundamentals haven't changed. The EU-US relationship is absolutely crucial....If that relationship does well, there is a knock-on effect elsewhere in the world, including for benefits for the consumer', says Susan Danger, CEO AmCham EU.

6th September 2017 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


czechtourism.com: Explore mountains with a stroller and make a discovery trip with wheelchair

'Much is done in the country to allow people with reduced mobility to relax. The Czech Republic – a functional and unobstructed destination with easy accessibility; even the Krkonoše Mountains. Let Czechia convince you that nothing is impossible or insurmountable!,' czechtourism.com writes.

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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