News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
- 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.