Basic statistics of the Czech Republic
Executive summary
Assessment and recommendations
-Slowing convergence calls for a broad based reform effort
-Past reforms went a long way, but further reform effort is needed to support growth
-Enhancing public spending efficiency would make the public sector less burdensome
-Improving energy system efficiency to support growth and meet greenhouse gas emission objectives
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-Annex A1. Progress in structural reform
-Annex A2. Competitiveness strategy for the Czech Republic
Chapter 1. Enhancing public spending efficiency
-The fiscal policy framework is largely sound but can be further improved
-Budgetary management and control to promote efficiency
-The pension system is undergoing major reform
-The efficiency of health spending
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-Annex 1.A1. Potential health outcome gains due to efficiency improvements
Chapter 2. Improving energy system efficiency
-High emissions are due to high energy intensity and an unfavourable fuel mix
-Energy system transformation is needed
-A comprehensive policy framework needs to be based on carbon pricing
-Addition sectoral policies should be strengthened
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