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5th October 2014 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Competiveness: Czech Economy 25 Years from “Velvet Revolution”

According to the Czech Statistical Office the nominal GDP grew since 1989 by more than 500 %. In 1990 the nominal GDP value was 672 bn crowns and now it is more than 4 trillion CZK. When considering real economic growth including inflation and other influences the GDP grew by more than 50 % compared...

3rd October 2014 / Politics / Elections


Prague Mayoral Candidates Panel Discussion on October 2: Evaluation of the answers + photos

On October 2, AmCham in the Czech Republic organized Prague Mayoral Candidates Panel Discussion with 6 candidates for the Mayor of Prague. Panelists answered 5 specific questions in different areas. Below you can find results of the discussion evaluated by the audience.  Full Evaluation of the answ...

3rd October 2014 / Politics / Legal Reform and Transparency


Politics: Council adopts the non-financial information disclosure directive

On 29 September, the General Affairs Council adopted without discussion the directive on the disclosure of certain non-financial data by some companies. The formal adoption came after the informal agreement on the text with the European Parliament earlier this year. Once the directive is implemented...

26th September 2014 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Competitiveness: Council debates European industrial competitiveness

On 25 and 26 September, ministers in charge of competitiveness met in Brussels to hold a meeting of the Competitiveness Council. The main area discussed was, in line with the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council, the industrial competitiveness. As a conclusion of the debate, the Counc...

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.

 

 

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