The document summarizes the history of regional policy and public administration in the Czech Republic. It discusses the communist era abolition of local authorities and establishment of national committees, as well as the restoration of self-governance in 1990 and establishment of municipalities and regions in 2000. The European Commission recommended establishing a regional self-governance system and regional development policy to address disparities. This led to the creation of 14 self-governing regions in 1997 and a public administration reform establishing the regional division that exists today. The document also outlines the national strategies and policies aimed at promoting economic growth and reducing regional disparities.