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IMF: Challenge for Czech authorities is to sustain increase in potential growth, maintain macroeconomic stability
Czech economic performance has been impressive, with output growing strongly and unemployment declining steadily. Growth is projected to slow this year, however, and to remain moderate over the medium term. The challenge for the authorities is to create conditions for a sustained increase in potential growth and to maintain macroeconomic stability, says IMF Mission in its Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement.
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Právo: Companies upset about administrative burden - survey
The Právo daily published an article with details on administrative burden for Czech businesses, using data from the ČSOB-conducted survey, the Company expectations index. Besides the paperwork companies are upset about the frequent legislative changes and the level of taxes.
QUO VADIS BRNO conference: facts, opinions, interview
The City of Brno organized conference QUO VADIS BRNO on 12 May 2016. Experts debated how metropolitan areas can foster the development of the Czech Republic or how knowledge-based economy and society can become a source of the economic development of Brno, metropolitan areas and the country as a whole. Selection of opinions and facts inside.
AmCham Policy Report: Issue 5 - May 17: US Presidential Elections: Trumped and grumpy
It became clear early that the 2016 Presidential election was to be a contest pitting Donald Trump against the Republican Party and the Democratic establishment led by Hillary Clinton against another outsider promising to renew the ideals of progressive government.
AmCham EU: EC proposal for Simple, Transparent and Standardised (STS) Securitisations is a step in the right direction
AmCham EU is strongly supportive of EU and other international efforts to revive securitisation and therefore welcomes the Commission’s proposal for Simple, Transparent and Standardised (STS) securitisations.
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.
