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5th October 2023 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Prague Airport Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Czech Airlines

It has been 100 years since the story of Czech Airlines, which is in many ways connected with the history of Prague Airport, began to be written. Václav Havel Airport Prague is therefore happy to join the celebrations. Czech Airlines was founded on 6 October 1923. In 1937, it moved its base to Prague Airport, then the Ruzyně Airport.

2nd October 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


AmCham Energy Outlook: Could Czechia become high-tech, high-efficiency energy supplier?

AmCham held annual AmCham Intel session AmCham Energy Outlook. Our power supply is aging. We will need to replace a majority of our plants by 2050. 

27th September 2023 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment


AmCham Intel with Tomáš Pojar: Economic security is built on better technology, and being better at developing technology in Czech universities and company research laboratories

AmCham CZ debated how Czechia's place in the world has shifted, and how keeping it secure has evolved with Tomáš Pojar, the Czech National Security Advisor.

21st September 2023 / Economic policy / Technology, R&D and Innovation


AmCham joins Government Committee on Strategic Investments

At the invitation of the Prime Minister’s office, AmCham has nominated members to positions on the newly formed government Committee on Major Projects. 

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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