The Digital Economy and Society (DES) strategy is part of the Czech government's Digital Czech Republic program. It aims to prepare economic and social sectors for digital transformation by supporting the development of artificial intelligence across various industries. This initiative helps businesses and society adopt AI technologies to improve efficiency and innovation.
Name in original language
Národní strategie umělé inteligence v České republice 2030
Initiative overview
The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Czech Republic was launched in May July 201924 with the main objective to make the Czech Republic an innovation leader. The strategy sets priorities and goals until 2030 and defines measures in seven interrelated areas: 1) Research, development and innovation2) Education and professional training3) Skills and AI impacts on the labour market4) Ethical and legal aspects5) Security aspects6) Industry and business7) Public administration and public services For more information, please visit the following web site: https://www.mpo.gov.cz/en/guidepost/for-the-media/press-releases/czechia-as-a-technological-leader--government-approved-the-national-strategy-for-artificial-intelligence-of-the-czech-republic-2030--282278/
Action plan/roadmap
Not available yet - we are waiting for the approval of the Action Plan for the National AI Strategy for 2025
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Ministry
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Ministry of Industry and Trade
Budget information available?
Available
Estimated budget expenditure range per year in Euros (EUR)
€125,167,000.00
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.
Please describe these mechanisms or other efforts for stakeholder engagement
Stakeholders are represented in the Committee on Artificial Intelligence, a working group of the Committee for a Digital Economy and Society. The Committee oversees the implementation of the National AI Strategy (NAIS) and facilitates dialogue among government, business, research, local authorities, and the non-profit sector.
Its main activities include coordinating NAIS implementation, overseeing objectives, approving and updating the Strategy Action Plan, sharing information on AI developments, and preparing opinions on AI-related legislation. The Committee meets at least twice a year, chaired by its chairman or vice-chairman.
To what extent are there mechanisms that ensure inter-governmental coordination?
Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinates the implementation and monitoring of both the NAIS and its Action Plan. For more, see above.
Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
