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Eurostat: Investment to GDP ratio continues to go down in Czech Republic
According to Eurostat, in 2016, the Czech Republic had the second best result in investment volume as percentage of GDP. The country recorded one of the worst results for the 1996-2016 period, though.
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Eurostat: 9% of Czech companies analyze big data, most popular source of analysis is geolocation data of portable devices
According to Eurostat 2016 data, less than 10% of businesses in the Czech Republic analyze big data.
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Prague Congress Centre: Prague keeps 11th position among world congress destinations
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has shortlisted the best congress destinations in 2016. Prague ranks11th globally and 9th in Europe.
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IMF: Czech Rep needs a well calibrated combination of monetary, macroprudential, financial, structural, and fiscal policies
The Czech economy is doing well. Growth is solid and the unemployment rate is low. Inflation is back at the target level. The public finances are in good condition, and the banking system is liquid and profitable. However...
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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