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18th July 2023 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Czech Government have approved a new governmental project Digital Nomad

In the past three years, we have witnessed a significant shift in the way people work. The global workforce has experienced major disruptions, forcing organizations to adapt to a new normal, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

17th July 2023 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


For more sustainability in tourism: DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group expand cooperation

  • DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group
  • Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips
  • New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights

 

13th July 2023 / Amcham advocacy news / Health Care


AmCham Health Care Council: Positive mindset of key stakeholders towards digitization is a crucial factor

During today's AmCham Health Care Council discussion, Antonín Hlavinka of University Hospital in Olomouc/Center for Digital Healthcare summarized the activities of the center of telemedicine and his involvement in preparing Czechia’s digital programs utilizing EU funding.

4th July 2023 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Investing into Europe Guide

Eversheds Sutherland, in partnership with Savills estate agency, has produced an investment guide to investing in property in Europe.

3rd July 2023 / Good governance / Public Procurement


Public Procurement - Changes Coming Soon

The amendment to the Public Procurement Act (hereinafter referred to as the "PPA") was published in the Collection of Laws under No. 166/2023 Coll. on 16 June 2023 and will come into force on the 30th day after its publication, i.e. on 16 July 2023. Similarly to previous amendments to the public procurement legislation, procurement procedures initiated before the amendment comes into force will be completed in accordance with the existing wording of the PPA.

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.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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