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27th November 2015 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Economic Policy: Eurostat publishes latest indicators for early detection of macroeconomic imbalances

Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, publishes today the indicators of the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure (MIP) Scoreboard. The MIP is part of the Six-Pack regulation on economic governance adopted by the European Parliament and Council in November 2011. In 2015 three labour...

26th November 2015 / Good governance / Public Procurement


Good Governance: Letter to parliamentarians on Registry of Contracts vote

Dear Ms./Mr. Member of Parliament, We write to express our appreciation for your vote to establish a Registry of Contracts. If properly implemented, the Registry of Contracts will help increase the accountability of both public officials and companies, which should help improve the value of each ...

26th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Competitiveness: Eurostat: Largest farms in Czech Republic,UK

Overall at EU level, while slightly more than a quarter (27.5%) of holdings disappeared between 2003 and 2013, the total utilised agriculture area remained stable. As a result, the average area per holding grew from 11.7 hectares in 2003 to 16.1 hectares in 2013. This upward trend is noticeable in...

26th November 2015 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Good Governance: Chamber of Deputies passes Act on Registry of Contracts. Public contracts over CZK50,000 to be published, otherwise will be invalid.

110 out of 116 MPs voted for the Chamber of Deputies' version of the draft Act on Registry of Contracts on 24 November 2015. Only 27 MPs supported the Senate's version of the bill that did not include strict disclosure rules. Public contracts will be published in a central online registry from mid...

26th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Competitiveness: Best place for living in Czech Rep is Prague - survey

It is much easier to get a job in Prague compared with other regions in the country, the Prague region has the highest average wage and the highest quality of health care services plus the greatest number of foundations and non-profit organizations beneficial for the society, states a survey measu...

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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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