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AmCham: 4 strategic directions for Czech Economic Policy
The objective of this document is to start a discussion of how the Czech Republic can set a strategy (allocate its current economic and political assets) in order to improve its economic performance over the next ten years. The document will be used to hold roundtables with all willing policymaker...
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On 12 November 2015, Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization spoke to think tanks and academic institutions at a meeting on global health policy in Geneva, rasing questions about sustainable development goals and their impacts on global health. ...Intellectual property...
Good Governance: EurActiv.com: Tapscott: There is a very real risk that capitalism can be replaced
Don Tapscott, whose books have been used by Barrack Obama, is a Canadian business executive, author, and consultant. He is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential thinkers on innovation, media, and the economic and the social impact of technology. He spoke to EurActiv.com....There i...
Competitiveness: Govt greenlights pilot project to simplify visa process for Ukrainian engineers, IT specialists
At its session on 9 November 2015, the Czech Government approved a pilot project that should simplify and fasten visa procedures for up to 500 highly qualified Ukrainians, technical specialists (mainly engineers and IT specialists), who wish to apply for a job in the Czech Republic. Read more here...
Competitiveness: CTK/Radio Prague/Zet: Foreign visitors flock to Czech Republic
The Czech Republic saw a record number of foreign visitors this year. According to the data released by the state-run tourist authority, CzechTourism, a record 21.1 million foreigners visited the country in the first nine month of 2015, which is an 8.5 percent rise compared to the same period last...
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.
