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EC: 40% of Czechs have no or low digital skills | 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in Czech Republic in 2020
In the near future, nearly all jobs will require some level of digital skills and the Digital Single Market could contribute €415 billion per year to the EU economy. Digital skills are therefore vital for innovation, growth, jobs and competitiveness. The European Commission estimates that there will be 18,000 ICT professional vacancies in the Czech Republic in 2020. More than 40% of Czechs have no or low digital skills and around one-third of Czechs active in the labor market have no or low digital skills, the European Commission says.
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OLAF 2015 Annual Report: 12 allegations of fraud, serious misconduct coming to OLAF from Czech Republic
Last week, OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, published its 2015 Annual Report. It summarizes information on preventing and tackling fraud and corruption in the EU. As for the Czech Republic, there were 12 allegations of fraud or serious misconduct coming to OLAF from the Czech Republic in 2015,
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.
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.
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.
