Astana, Kazakhstan, June 25
By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:
The strategy of formation and development of Kazakhstan's National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) till 2017 was adopted at the chamber's first congress in Astana on June 25.
The main long-term goal of the NCE is to promote the increase of the share of small and medium-sized businesses at least to 40 percent by 2030. The medium-term goal of the NCE is to insure the growth of the entrepreneurial initiative.
The chairman of the NCE presidium, Timur Kulibayev said that in the next stage, the chamber must adopt decisions jointly with the government bodies on the issues related to the vital activities of the society, economy and entrepreneurship.
"One of the most important tasks of the NCE is to ensure the qualitative growth and create conditions for the development of the entrepreneurship," Kulibayev said.
New members of the presidium and the board of the NCE were elected during the congress.
The first congress of Kazakhstan's National Chamber of Entrepreneurs was held with participation of the country's Prime Minister Karim Massimov.
The congress brought together a total of 300 participants, including the representatives of regional councils and chambers of entrepreneurs, industry associations, government bodies, public associations and business communities.
Edited by CN