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OECD Economic Survey on Germany: Boost investment, productivity for stronger economy, more inclusive society
The OECD report published on 5 April highlights Germany’s robust recovery and high levels of competitiveness since the global economic crisis. It also points out the wide range of challenges facing the country as it seeks to strengthen productivity, boost well-being in a rapidly ageing society and ensure the integration of newly-arrived migrants. Main findings and key recommendations include 1. integration of refugees and migrants to limit fiscal costs and improve their productivity, 2. strengthening investment and productivity, 3. addressing challenges posed by demographic change.
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Google+Eurostat: Czech enterprises' presence in social networks, blogs, multimedia content-sharing below EU average
According to the recently published Eurostat data on enterprises' presence on the internet, 83% of Czech businesses have a website, compared with the EU-28 average of 75%. The use of social media by Czech enterprises is below the EU average, though.
Joint Letter to EC from United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Luxembourg, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria on online platforms
The development of new digital technologies, behavioural patterns and business models is challenging the status quo and raising questions about how platforms function within the Digital Single Market. The European Commission is rightly emphasising the importance of this issue and collecting evidence as the basis for a comprehensive analysis of the role of online platforms within the Digital Single Market Strategy. We, the undersigned, ask that the Commission take the following into account when considering the development of policies and initiatives relating to digital platforms.
CVVM: Interest in politics, possibilities of participation in politics - survey
The Sociological institute of the Academy of science of the Czech Republic / CVVM agency published results of a survey on interest of Czechs in politics and possibilities of their participation in politics.
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.
