Unfortunately, we were unable to find complete consensus in 2006 in the area of future functioning of our health care institutions. Although centralization of the medical rescue services, hence improvement of the quality of these services, was agreed upon, we did not record much progress in the area of organizing the provision of health care in the Region’s hospitals.

Our Region achieved very good results in further development of information technology, as it is an area where Vysočina is one of the most rapidly developing regions.

We were equally successful in the area of drawing down from the European Funds as well as in preparation for further drawdowns in the planning period from 2007 to 2013.

In 2006, Vysočina very intensively endeavored to improve traffic safety on the D1 highway, build up telematic provisions, and press for better coordination of the Integrated Rescue System’s units in emergencies. The safety of our citizens was and is our Region’s long-term priority.

In closing, let me express our gratitude to all those who have – in their communities, towns, and cities – enriched Vysočina day after day with new ideas and activities, or taken constant and systematic care of our Region’s beautiful natural and historic sites. If you take time to leaf through our Annual Report, you will find that you live in a wonderful region that is inhabited by many smart and skilful people. I think it is a pleasantly reassuring finding, and I believe it makes sense to make an effort to keep up the good work in the future.

Miloš Vystrčil

Regional President of Vysočina