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AmCham offices, Dusni 10, Prague 1, 09:00
AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1, 16:00
AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1, 09:00
Albatross Golf Resort, Sokolská 162, Vysoký Újezd, 12:30
Katsura Restaurant + Diplomat Hotel garages (-2nd floor), Evropská 15, Prague 6, 18:00
May 17, 2012
On 16 May Deputy Prime Minister Karolína Peake reported on State and Means of Implementation of Tasks Under 2011 – 2012 Fight against Corruption Government Strategy in Q4 2011 and Q1 2012 and Update of 2011 and 2012 Fight Against Corruption Government Strategy – May 2012.The document contains 58 measures against corruption, 84 tasks together with subtasks. 54 of them are fulfilled or partially fulfilled. The completed tasks are e.g. analysis of the regulation of lobbying and draft of points for Corruption Impact Assessment (CIA). The delay in performing the tasks is due to different points of view of the representatives of ministries or experts on solutions of the tasks e.g. protection of whistle-blowers. The Government will discuss the next report on the tasks in November 2012.
May 09, 2012
On 9 May 2012 the Government approved the Code of Ethics for public officials and public administration employees by the Ministry of the Interior, which is a part of government´s strategy against corruption. The aim of the Code is not only minimize corruption, but also ensure clearer competences and rules for public officials and public administration employees in which situations they might get into private sector-public interest conflict and how to react. Moreover it defines the standards of professional behavior of an employee in relationship to public and to other employees.
May 07, 2012
EU and USA agree to recognise each other's ´trusted traders´
An important step was made in the trade relationship between the EU and the U.S. Under the agreement the EU and the U.S. will recognize all the companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) in the EU. AEOs in the EU will receive benefits when exporting to the US market, and the EU will reciprocate for certified members of the US Customs-Trade Partnership against terrorism (C-TPAT). Mutual recognition will enable the companies to benefit from faster controls and reduced administration for customs clearance. The agreement will come into force on 1 July 2012.
April 30, 2012
Open Government Partnership – the Action Plan approved by the Czech Government
OGP is an international initiative by the US administration to support effective, transparent and accountable governments and its state administration. Since September 8 founding governments together with 47 governments joined the OGP. The Action Plan of the Czech Republic was approved on April 4 and reacts on a need to improve access to data, improve effectivity of the state administration and encourages public participation in decision-making processes at national level.
April 20, 2012
The Czech Minister of Defense Alexandr Vondra and the U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed a ´Reciprocal Procurement of Defense Equipment and Services Agreement´ on April 18. The agreement is very significant for Czech defense industry companies, which can apply directly for public contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense. Czech firms could only be subcontractors for U.S. enterprises so far. The document entered into force upon signature. The press release in Czech you can find on the pages of the Ministry of Defense here and the full text of the agreements also in Czech and English and other information you can find on the pages of the U.S. Embassy here.
May 18, 2012
IT committee chairperson / nominations till May 30
Starting July 2012 – AmCham IT Committee will be run by elected chaiman/chairwoman.
Starting April 23,2012 until May 30, 2012 nominations are open:
•an individual, employee of AmCham member company can be nominated by other member or can nominate himself/herself;
•nominations can be sent to Renata Paceltova at rpaceltova@amcham.cz
•nominees are requested to provide their ideas for running and development of the committee (approx. 300 words).
May 17, 2012
The most recent macroeconomic news probably made you order another cup of coffee. After a couple of promising quarters, the country has dipped back down into what economists call “negative growth” and the rest of us call a contraction.
So the first lesson we should learn at an event intended to discuss what this crisis taught us is that we may still have more crisis and more lessons to learn. Especially with Greece serving as a real time example on how not to manage an economy.
See the full outcome from the event attached as well as the presentation on Macroeconomic Outlook.
May 17, 2012
NEXT Finance committee meeting - June 19, 4:00pm
Amcham Finance committee met on May 17 to discuss and plan further activities and events.
Summary:
1] new date for the next Finance committee meeting: Tuesday June 19, 2012 - 4:00pm, AmCham offices
2]upcoming event: Roundtable for CFOs - June 6
3] Preparation of other events: a] Prague as the economic hub of Central Europe / focused on SSC, b] Payments Cards
4] BEST Office publication / preparation
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May 15, 2012
IT committee: IT chairperson/nominations, Best office publication
AmCham IT committee met on May 15 to discuss further activities. Main areas discussed:
1] IT chairperson - members are asked to send their nominations before May 30
2] Next IT discussion on Cloud Computing - End User' s views
3] BEST OFFICE publication - checklist, case studies/best practices,interviews, outcomes from the IT discussions - members are asked to send their submission before June 18
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May 09, 2012
Real Estate Committee minutes from May 9
Real Estate Committee met to discuss the preparation of 2012 Best office publication and further activities. Minutes of the committee with tasks are attached. Attached also the draft of Tenant checklist (to be commented) and prepared interview and outcome from Facility Management event.
May 17, 2012
Statement of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce on the decision for new general elections
The decision taken earlier today by the political leaders to lead Greece to new general elections constitutes a heavy blow to the economy and opens the way to catalytic and worrisome developments. It is unfortunate that at this difficult time the protection of partisan interest has been chosen to the detriment of the national interest and of the country’s future. With the state in a situation of absolute inactivity due to the prolonged political crisis and the recent elections, we are now led to new elections resulting in the continued prolongation of both political uncertainty and the inactivity of the machinery of government. We fear that, as a result of this situation, the country shall not be able to comply with its immediate internal as well external obligations without unforeseen consequences.
May 15, 2012
2012 Board of Directors Elections: Candidates Profiles & Voting Information
The Board of Directors consists of 17 member representatives elected by the membership. Directors serve two-year terms with no limit on the number of terms served.
AmCham members should receive either 5 (Corporate Patron, Corporate) or 2 (Small Business / Entrepreneur) ballots by registered mail between May 15-16, 2012. If you don´t receive the appropriate number of ballots, please contact Lucie Vrbova at lvrbova@amcham.cz.
The Candidate. Profiles are available HERE
May 11, 2012
Reserve June 14 for 20th General Assembly
AmCham annual General Assembly will be this year held on June 14, starting at 6pm. Starting today you can register at registration@amcham.cz. During the evening regular Year-End Report 2011-2012 including all important activities of the chamber during the past membership year will be published.
As a memberr of AmCham you have the chance to advertise in Year-End Report publication or sponsor the General Assembly reception. If you are interested in such a promotion please contact Aleš Krabs at web@amcham.cz or Sylva Kleinova at skleinova@amcham.cz.
May 17, 2012
Looking for a donor of documentary series about FULBRIGHT
Producer of documentary series about FULBRIGHT grantees looks for a donor / sponsor to cover their travel expenses to USA (flights, accommodation). We offer to place the name of the company in the credits and possible product placement. The series will follow talented students and researchers from Czech Republic going to USA and US Fulbrighters coming to Czech Republic, all during one year. We want to capture this unique experience in a very personal way in eight episodes.
April 19, 2012
Rotary Dragon Boat Charity Challenge
March 30, 2012
Would you like to study in the U.S.?
Do not miss the unique opportunity to meet representatives of 12 U.S. universities and learn all you need to know about studying in the U.S. Come to the American Universities Fair on April 18, 2012, 3:00 – 6:00pm at the Anglo-American University, Lazenska 4, Praha 1. More information and registration at: http://prague.usembassy.gov/american-universities-fair-2012.html
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