Members of Economic Council under Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers discuss “road map” of small and medium-size entrepreneurship development

On March 28 participants of the session of the Economic Council under Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov discussed the “road map” of small and medium-size entrepreneurship development in Tatarstan in 2014-2016. Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in the event.

Opening the session, Rustam Minnikhanov said: “We are speaking a lot about the role of small and medium-size business in regional economy, though the share of entrepreneurship in GRP has been increasing very slowly since 2010. Today, small and medium-size business is presented by 140, 000 business entities, with 500, 000 people working there. However, the share of small and medium-size business in GRP makes 25 per cent,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Tatarstan President noted that not all town and regions put much emphasis on entrepreneurship development. In his opinion, the “road map” should favour formation of business environment, creation of new enterprises and jobs. Rustam Minnikhanov suggested monitoring the situation and creating common database.

Minister of Economy Midkhat Shagiakhmetov made a keynote report on development of small and medium-size business in Tatarstan in 2014-2016. He presented analysis of the current situation in the republic in comparison with other countries and Russian regions. It turns out that the most problematic issue for businessmen is getting construction and grid connection permits.

Midkhat Shagiakhmetov told that most prospective projects aimed at creation of industrial sites in municipalities selected in 2014 will be given support.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov suggested approving the “road map” of small and medium-size entrepreneurship development, noting that results of work should be considered every three months. He also called for intensifying work with major enterprises to facilitate creation of small and medium-size businesses.

Head of Kazan Executive Committee Denis Kalinkin, Presidential Commissioner for protection of entrepreneurs’ rights Timur Nagumanov, Chairman of Tatarstan regional department of Russian public organisation of small and medium-size entrepreneurship “OPORA ROSSII” Azat Gazizov, and Board Chairman of RT Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shamil Ageev made reports at the session.