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Politics: Iran and Group of Six strike last minute deal
Group of Six and Iran agreed on Saturday to freeze Iran´s nuclear program for six months in order to continue with talks leading to more comprehensive deal. Iran agreed to stop enriching uranium beyond 5 per cent and dismantle links between networks of centrifuges. Further, Iran´s stockpile of urani...
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Google+Competitiveness: Ministry of Regional Development announced a directive on public auction process
The Ministry of Regional Development has proposed a directive on public auction process. The directive deeply regulates the respective Act on Public Auction. The directive primarily stipulates requirements for electronic auction systems. The directive differentiates users of the auction system on ve...
Competitiveness: Inflation in October fell below 1%
EU28 annual inflation was 0.9% in October 2013, down from 1.3% in September. In October 2012 the rate was significantly higher – 2.6%. Euro area annual inflation was 0.7% in October 2013, lower compared to 1.1% in September. In October 2012 the rate was 2.5%. Compared with September 2013, annual inf...
Competitiveness: China claims to exceed USA and EU combined in clean energy
China plans to build more renewable power plants by 2035 than EU and US. Hydropower, biomass, wind and solar in world electricity supply will rise above 30 per cent in that period. Further, Chinese officials criticized Japan and EU on UN talks for failing to take more dramatic action against carbon ...
Competitiveness: Foreign Investors - Perspectives in Business Immigration
AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce) is a non-profit organization, whose one of goals is to promote the business environment. The Czech Republic has more than 400 businesses of all sizes and nationalities. Their comments on immigration legislation and its impact on competitiveness and business envi...
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
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
