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21st June 2023 / Amcham advocacy news / Technology, R&D and Innovation


AmCham discussed the future of Big Bets in Brno region

AmCham member companies had a chance to meet with Brno City officials and discuss the future of Big Bets in Brno and Brno metropolitan area. 

21st June 2023 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


AmCham Human Resource Committee discussed impacts and future of parental leave

Parental leave helps shape the society we live in. In more ways than is apparent on the surface.

21st June 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


WHISTLEBLOWING – New Czech law from 1 August 2023

1. Employers' obligations and reporting channels

Introduction an internal reporting system (IRS)

  • employers with 250 or more employees – by 1 August 2023
  • employers with up to 249 employees – by 15 December 2023
  • IRS must allow receipt of reports in verbal, written or personal form

Other obligations

  • to designate a competent person and ensure that only the competent person communicates with the whistle-blowers and evaluates the reports
  • publication of the prescribed information on the company webpage
  • to take appropriate action to remedy or prevent the unlawful conduct

Reporting channels:

  • IRS, External (Ministry of Justice), Publication (strict conditions) or Czech authorities selection up to the whistle-blower

13th June 2023 / Amcham advocacy news / Digital Agenda


Letter to Deputy PM Bartoš: AmCham identified five issues to pursue

AmCham submitted Letter to Deputy Prime Minister for Digitization and Minister for Regional Development Ivan Bartoš. 

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


Prague Airport Is Getting Ready for Strong Season, Expecting to Handle Over Three Million Passengers

Prague Airport is preparing for a strong summer season, during which, according to current estimates, it expects to handle over three million passengers. Passengers should get ready for their flight ahead of time and arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure.

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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