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Competitiveness: Pravo: Czechs develop top textile membrane. World outdoor community interested.
The nanotechnology based membrane was developed by scientists at the Technical university in north Bohemian town of Liberec in cooperation with the Svitap company. The fabrics is highly breathable and could beat the U.S. market leader Gore-Tex membrane, the developers say. The production costs sho...
Competitiveness: ECB criticizes lack of convergence in the eurozone
The eurozone´s central bank last week used an unusually strong wording to assess the convergence progress among member states of the monetary bloc. According to the central bankers, early adopters of the euro (the original 11 members plus Greece, which joined them in 2001, before the introduction ...
Good Governance: Czech Television: Politicians give grades to B.Sobotka's government after 1.5 yrs in office
At its session on 29 July 2015, the Czech government passed draft amendment to the Act on Conflict of Interests and Act on Association in Political Parties and Political Movements, among others. The former introduces an obligation to submit a declaration proving the origin of assets owned by publi...
Economic Policy: IMF: Euro area vulnerable to negative shocks, prolonged low growth
On July 24, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the Euro Area. "The recovery is strengthening, driven by rising domestic demand and supported by lower oil prices, the ECB’s quantitative easing under the expanded asset purc...
Economic Policy: IMF: Potential growth well below level necessary to converge to advanced countries. Selected economic indicators 2010-2020 inside
On July 15, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the Czech Republic "The Czech economy is growing strongly but challenges remain. The economic upturn is driven by robust exports and improving domestic demand being helped by...
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
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