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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).
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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.
More funds available to Czech innovative SMEs
In January, UniCredit Bank and Komerční banka signed a guarantee agreement with The European Investment Fund; the volume of funds available to Czech innovative businesses has risen.
Euractiv.com: Visegrad on Trump: Anxious but optimistic
The Visegrad Group (V4) of countries may be a little calmer than their West European allies. At least in the short term, they are not likely to be harmed by Trump’s decisions – and while they may not profit significantly from the change of government across the Atlantic, a lack of losses is its own profit, Euractiv.com/Euractiv.cz write and add that Trump will focus on countries like the Czech Republic.
InterNations.com Expat Insider 2016: Quality of Life Index: Czech Republic scores well for travel & transport, access to education
For the InterNations 2016 Quality of Life Index, the survey respondents/expats were asked questions about leisure options, travel & transport, health & well-being, safety & security, and personal happiness in 191 countries. The Czech Repoublic ranks 7th.
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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