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22nd June 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


AmCham Policy Report, Issue 5 - June 2015

Citibank's Economist Willem Buiter explores the many different ways Europe and the world can work for or against Czech business...

22nd June 2015 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Economic Policy: Czech Republic - Economic forecast summary (June 2015)

OECD published its economic forecast summary for the Czech Republic as of June 2015. "The economic expansion has gained momentum, driven by domestic demand. Renewed consumer confidence and income growth are supporting consumer spending, while public spending and an improving outlook are raising in...

22nd June 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Competitiveness: Employment issues: Talent/skills gap widens also in the Czech Republic

Talent Shortage/Skills Gap in the Czech Republic widened from 11 to 18% in 2015, compared with 2014, says the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage 2015 Survey. It is getting more and more difficult for employers to find suitable, meaning skilled or talented employees, the report says. Requirements of emp...

21st June 2015 / Politics / Trade and Investment


Politics: Conference on TTIP in Ostrava, 17 June 2015

On 17 June 2015, the Conference on TTIP took place in Ostrava. Videos from the conference in Czech are available here: TTIP from the European Union perspective - Jolana Mungengová, European Commission, DG Trade TTIP from the perspective of national interests - Dita Charanzová, MEP, ANO TTIP fro...

19th June 2015 / Economic policy / Business and Industry


Economic Policy: Czech Republic Overview 2015/2016, statistical data, legal information

The American Chamber of Commerce published the Czech Republic Overview 2015-2016 brochure. Czech Republic Overview is an informative brochure about the Czech Republic including current key economic indicators, data & information about doing business in the Czech Republic, specific sector briefin...

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.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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