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Prague Post: Czech named CoE special representative on migration and refugees
Following reports and allegations of human rights violations against migrants and refugees in Europe, Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland has appointed Czech Tomáš Boček as Special Representative on Migration and Refugees. Jagland said: “We will be looking for new legislative initiatives in member states and if necessary also intervene...
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Google+Transparency International Czech Republic: Corruption Perceptions Index 2015: Czech Rep. up 16 places, still far bellow European average
Transparency International released their Corruption Perceptions Index 2015, with Czech Republic moving up from 53rd place in 2014 to 37th place in 2015 in this worldwide ranking. Among the EU member states, the Czech Republic ranks 22nd, compared with 25th place in 2014. "We expected the upward trend to continue, but not such a steep improvement...
World Trade Institute/AmCham EU: TTIP and the EU member states - study on economic impacts
An assessment of economic impacts of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on EU member states includes country-specific data and recommendations for national governments and the European Commission.
Eurostat: Vacancies for ICT specialists most difficult to fill in the Czech Republic and Luxembourg
The highest percentage of enterprises which had difficulties in recruiting ICT specialists was recorded in the Czech Republic and Luxembourg (both with 59%), followed by Austria (56%), the Netherlands (53%), Malta (52%), Estonia, Ireland and Slovenia (all 51%), recently published Eurostat data say.
CTK: Five embassies launch anti-corruption campaign in Czech Republic
The embassies of Britain, Canada, Norway, South Korea and the United States in the Czech Republic have just launched a six-week anti-corruption campaign aimed to share experience in fighting corruption in various spheres, the Czech News Agency informed..
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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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
