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Competitiveness: European Commission´s Recommendations to the Czech Republic
The Commission published the country-specific recommendations for each Member State, along with an overarching communication on what is needed to return to growth and jobs. These recommendations are based on a detailed analysis of the economy of each Member State and should help governments boost th...
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Google+Economic Policy: Position Paper on Data Protection Regulation and Our Voices to the Data Protection Regulation Conference on June 25
Position Paper on Data Protection (EU General Data Protection Regulation) was finalized by group of experts within AmCham and ICT Unie members together under Czech Industry Coalition for Data Protection (CICDP). Progress with the EU DP draft Regulation and position paper prepared by CICDP will be an...
Competitiveness: European Economic Outlook and Risks
On June 3 and 4, 2013 Willem Buiter (Global Chief Economist Citi) spoke about European Economic Outlook and Risks. One of the world’s most distinguished macro economists, Willem previously was Professor of Political Economy at the London School of Economics and is a widely published author on econ...
Good Governance: Ministry of Regional Development prepared an amendment to the Public Procurement Act
Representatives of Ministry and company OTIDEA reviewed the electronic marketplaces, that are compulsory for public officials from July 2012. According to a survey conducted by OTIDEA ¾ of contractors consider using electronic marketplace as transparent and objective. According to 60% of contractors...
Economic Policy: Tax deduction for the companies for employing and training students
To support technical education this piece of legislation proposes to enhance the quality of technical school graduates, to avert lack of professionals in the industry and to avoid negative impact on the competitiveness of the country passed the first reading in Parliament. Tax deduction of CZK 80 00...
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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