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Eurostat: Czech Republic: 10+ percentage points increase in online shopping between 2012 and 2016
The largest (more than 10 percentage points) increases in online shopping between 2012 and 2016 were recorded in Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Slovakia, Eurostat data show.
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AmCham EU’s Position on the new European Electronic Communications Code
The proposals on spectrum are a step in the right direction, but should be considered as the minimum requirement, further alignment would be desirable in a world where everything will be increasingly connected wirelessly.
Czech Statistical Office: After school, the reality of the Czech job market comes
According to the latest data published by the Czech Statistical Office, the greatest gender pay gap in the Czech Republic affects median wages of women and men aged 35-39 (many of these women are returning back to work after maternity leave).
Estonian world: Estonian basic education system is successful, but needs to put fresh air, physical activity & digital solutions together | Debate over the future of Czech educational system
People in Estonia value education highly and the majority of the parents encourage their children to take learning seriously. One of the reasons for good OECD PISA results is the autonomy given to teachers and schools.
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.
