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Czech scientists come up with new poppy genotype
The Czech Republic tops the list of global poppy seed producers and exporters. Recently, Czech scientists came up with a new genotype of poppy (the variety of Onyx). It is GMO-free, can be cultivated faster and has high yield potential.
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SPIR: Online advertising in Czech Rep up by 31% y-o-y
Online advertising in the Czech Republic increased by 31% year-on-year, reaching a record-high volume of almost 20bn CZK in 2016, recent survey shows. The estimate for 2017 is an increase by 14% to 22.4bn CZK.
TOL.org: Prague has a surprising amount of graffiti for a city with such a well-preserved historical heritage
On the way from Vaclavske Namesti, in the heart of the Czech capital, to Prague 7, one of its trendy neighborhoods, there is an eye-catching tram stop called Vltavska.
QS Top 10 Student Cities - According to Students: Prague, Brno in the top 10
Between December 2016 and January 2017, more than 18,000 students and graduates rated their cities in eight categories: arts and culture, affordability, nightlife, employment opportunities, diversity, tolerance and inclusion, ease of getting around, and friendliness. Czech cities Prague and Brno made it to the top 10 student cities.
PCB on MICE tourism: Prague welcomed the largest number of events over the past decade
According to the data published by the Prague Convention Bureau, there were 2,528 events held in Prague in 2016, of which 85% took place in hotels, and the rest in other venues, congress centres and at universities.
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
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
