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OECD 2016 Better Life Index: Czech Republic: Top 20% earn nearly 4 times as much as bottom 20% of population
According to the OECD 2016 Better Life report, the Czech Republic performs well in many measures of well-being in the Better Life Index. The Czech Republic ranks above average in personal security, education and skills, social connections, subjective well-being, and work-life balance. It ranks below average in jobs and earnings, housing, health status, income and wealth, and civic engagement.
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Obcan.cz articles, interviews on healthcare associated infections and their costs
According to the EU, infections related to the provision of health care services in hospitals (healthcare associated infections HAI) affect one in18 to 20 hospitalized patients. There are negative consequences for patients' health and health care system costs. In the Czech Republic, there are 100,000 HAI cases per year. Articles and interviews with experts on the issue are available inside (v českém jazyce).
IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2016 Results: Czech Republic ranks 27th, up 2 places
The USA has surrendered its status as the world's most competitive economy after being overtaken by China Hong Kong and Switzerland, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Center. The study reveals some of the most impressive strides in Europe have been made by countries in the East, chief among them Latvia, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The Czech Republic ranks 27th, moving up two places, compared with 2015.
OECD: Czech Republic needs new reforms to boost productivity, accelerate convergence with the most advanced countries
The Czech Republic needs new reforms to boost productivity, improve economic growth and accelerate convergence toward the levels of income and well-being seen in the most advanced European countries, according to a new OECD report. The Survey, which coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s accession to the OECD, projects GDP growth of 2.4% this year and 2.6% in 2017.
AmCham EU letter on a Reformed Transparency Register
The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) stands for an open and transparent European policy-making process and is a long-standing supporter of EU efforts to enhance transparency. Interest representation is a vital element of a healthy EU decision-making process, where policy makers depend on input from experts to deliver effective regulation.
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.
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.
