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February 28
- Business: A Woman’s Perspective In partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation According to official figures, women in Russia make up almost half, or 49%, of all workers in the economy. Women represent 43% of the heads of organizations. Promoting female entrepreneurship helps to increase employment, reduce unemployment, and ...
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According to official figures, women in Russia make up almost half, or 49%, of all workers in the economy. Women represent 43% of the heads of organizations. Promoting female entrepreneurship helps to increase employment, reduce unemployment, and improve the share of SMEs in the national economy. How can female entrepreneurs provide a new source of economic growth? What are the main obstacles to improving the entrepreneurial potential of women today? What is special about businesses that are managed by women?
- Young Entrepreneurs: Russia’s Newest Heroes In partnership with the Krasnodar Territory Administration, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation Small businesses founded by young people are making a significant contribution to improving Russia’s socioeconomic development and solving youth employment issues. They are also very nimble in responding to consumer demand. They are masterful at p...
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Small businesses founded by young people are making a significant contribution to improving Russia’s socioeconomic development and solving youth employment issues. They are also very nimble in responding to consumer demand. They are masterful at producing small-scale, unique products or providing specific services to individual market segments. Young people are very good at keeping their skills up to date. Their knowledge is not yet obsolete. They stand out due to their creative thinking and ability to adapt, which has a positive effect on the competitiveness of their businesses. What do we need to do to produce a new generation of entrepreneurs? How can young people be encouraged to become entrepreneurs? Is there a system of state support for young people who want to start a business? What does today’s young entrepreneur look like?
- Financial Support Tools for Russian Exports In partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation One of the key barriers hindering the export growth of SMEs is a lack of financial resources. To minimize the risks associated with entering foreign markets, it is essential to support not just SMEs but also regional banks which offer assistance f...
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One of the key barriers hindering the export growth of SMEs is a lack of financial resources. To minimize the risks associated with entering foreign markets, it is essential to support not just SMEs but also regional banks which offer assistance for export projects. Why are SME exports needed, and are they advantageous for market participants? How can risks be reduced for banks and the volume of regional exports increased? What difficulties do regional banks encounter in providing services to smaller exporters, and how can existing financial instruments be used effectively to attract finance for the export projects of small and medium-sized businesses?
- Cooperation between Development Institutes In partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation A large number of national and regional state development institutes providing support to companies from different sectors and regions of the country have been established. Considerable experience of providing appropriate services and selecting ap...
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A large number of national and regional state development institutes providing support to companies from different sectors and regions of the country have been established. Considerable experience of providing appropriate services and selecting applicants has been accumulated. Active cooperation between institutes at the national level to offer comprehensive support at all stages of business development is under way.
How can the effectiveness of development institutes be improved at the national and regional levels? How can cooperation and coordination between development institutes be established? Who sets the goals and objectives for these institutions?
- EAEU: The Single Market and New Rules for Investors In partnership with the Eurasian Economic Commission When deciding on whether to launch a project, investors analyse many factors that will influence its financial performance. The choice of jurisdiction plays a crucial role for large investment projects. Decision-makers have to account for all poss...
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When deciding on whether to launch a project, investors analyse many factors that will influence its financial performance. The choice of jurisdiction plays a crucial role for large investment projects. Decision-makers have to account for all possible incentives and inherent difficulties. In order to overcome current challenges, the Eurasian integration initiative must develop a common competitive proposition for investors. Is competition between jurisdictions a good thing or a bad thing? Does the Eurasian Union’s existing legal framework meet the requirements of investors? Will the implementation of joint large-scale projects help to establish common rules and make it easier to attract capital?
- Domestic Tourism: The Promise and the Hurdles In partnership with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Federal Agency for Tourism Over the past two years, the Russian tourism industry has undergone serious changes primarily due to the growth of domestic tourism. The modern tourism industry consists of hotels, restaurants, and tour companies as well as educational, health, en...
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Over the past two years, the Russian tourism industry has undergone serious changes primarily due to the growth of domestic tourism. The modern tourism industry consists of hotels, restaurants, and tour companies as well as educational, health, entertainment, sports, and other services. Travel agents, tour operators, transport carriers, and others are all active in the industry. In total, the sector generates 1.5% of the country’s GDP, and has an impact on the development of 53 related industries. This opens up great opportunities for the growth of tourism as one of the key drivers of regional economic development. How can favourable market conditions be exploited to develop domestic tourism? What areas within domestic tourism should be prioritized for support? How does tourism affect the development of regional economies? How can the quality of tourist products be improved in the regions? What hurdles are inhibiting the development of tourism in the regions, and how can they be overcome? How can investors be attracted to the tourism industry?
