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2nd September 2013 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Good Governance: Private members’ bill on state service

The Government discussed the private members’ Bill on Civil Service on 21 August. The Bill amends the current Act on Civil Service (zákon o státní službě), those provisions that are not in effect respectively. The group of deputies that proposed the Bill reacts on the current situation when there is...

1st September 2013 / Politics /


Politics: Obama seeks Congressional support for Syrian intervention

President Obama decided to put off military strike on Syria and ask for approval from Congress. Last week he was ready to launch strike against the Syrian government in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack without the support of the United Nations, Congress, the public or Britain, which vote ...

30th August 2013 / Competitiveness /


Competitiveness: European unemployment stable in July

According to figures published by Eurostat, the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 28 EU Member States was 11.0% in July 2013, stable compared with June 2013. The euro area's unemployment rate was 12.1%, also stable compared with June 2013. Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment r...

16th August 2013 / Competitiveness /


Competitiveness: Czech Republic Overview 2013/2014

Czech Republic 2013/2014 is an informative brochure issued by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic. The purpose of this document is to provide some basic information about the Czech Republic and recent economic activity. The overview includes the key economic indicators, informatio...

15th July 2013 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Economic Policy: Strategic Plan of the Czech Republic in the EU - policy for competitive Europe

The Govermnet approved the Strategy Strategic Plan of the Czech Republic in the EU - policy for competitive Europe. The Government definitely agrees with the fiscal responsibility as promoted by the EU, however, it rejects debts sharing. The Government emphasizes the common market and promotes any a...

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.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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