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Politics: EU Commissioner for Trade C.Malmström's speech on TTIP in Prague
On 5 June 2015 EU's Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström spoke about TTIP at a citizens' dialogue meeting held at the Charles University. The Commissioner outlined the economic benefits of the TTIP, benefits from a better-functioning government, and the strategic benefit of a strengthened alli...
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What looked as merely a formality is likely to become a political drama. On 28 May, the conservatives and the socialists in the EP, the two largest groups of the EU parliament having an overwhelming majority, made a last-minute compromise deal on a debated TTIP report. Although the report itself i...
Politics: TTIP passes crucial test in EP
Last Thursday, MEPs in the International Trade Committee voted on a report on TTIP. Although the report is not binding for the Commission, which negotiates with the US on behalf of the EU, it is an important indication for the EU executive – the EP will have to pass the final deal. After lengthy d...
Politics: Czech Ministry of Labor: Social exclusion and poverty in the Czech Republic doubles
The number of socially excluded locations and people in the Czech Republic has doubled since 2006, with almost 115,000 people in 606 locations affected by social exclusion and poverty. The Analysis of socially excluded locations in the Czech Republic was published by the Ministry of Labor and Soci...
Competitiveness: IMD 2015 World Competitiveness Yearbook: Czech Republic moves up 4 places
On May 27, 2015, IMD announced the findings of its annual World Competitiveness Yearbook. As part of its ranking of 61 economies for 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looks at several aspects of each country as a place to conduct business. The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook measures how...
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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