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Economic Policy: Russia will deliver gas only if Ukraine pays in advance
Starting from June 1, Russian gas will only be delivered to Ukraine if Ukraine pays for it in advance. Gazprom already switched to a prepayment system with Ukraine earlier this week and sent a $1.66 billion bill for June. Russia is currently pricing gas for Ukraine at $485 per 1,000 cubic meters. C...
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A new major programme of the European Commission to fund specifically mobility of European researchers to China has been launched on 4th of April. The objective of this programme called ‘EU-CHINA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP (ECRIP)' is to create, strengthen and intensify the EU-China Researc...
Competitiveness: Survey by Ministry of Industry and Trade: Regulation of profession by June 15
The Czech Republic belongs to the countries with relatively strong labor market regulation. Total number of professions, so-called regulated professions (for list of currently regulated professions, visit uok.msmt.cz). Compared to EU countries regulation of professions in the CR is still strict. For...
Competitiveness: EC spring economic forecast brings good news
On 5 May, the European Commission published its spring economic forecast. According to the document, the European Union should continue to recover from recession in a stable manner. For 2014, the EC expects growth of 1.6% and 2.0% in 2015. The eurozone will face a lower growth of 1.2% and 1.7% respe...
Economic Policy: Russia to fight EU-US sanctions with Chinese money
Russia decided to lift unofficial limits for Chinese investment as Kremlin tries to fight off impact of economic sanctions from the U.S. and EU. However, limits would be installed around significant gold, platinum-group metals, diamond mining and high-technology projects. Russian government will als...
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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