Исследовательский Центр ИПМ
Kasrtyčnicki Ekanamičny Forum

Business in Belarus 2006: Status, Trends, Perspectives

Analytical report. Editors: Pelipas, I., Rakova, E., Chubrik, A.
Authors: Rakova, E., Tarasevich, Zh., Churbik, A., Shymanovich, G.

The report represents an analysis of the business climate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Belarus. It demonstrates that development of small and medium business can play a key role in economic development for a medium-term period. Specifically, it can mitigate consequences of some possible unfavorable shocks. The report also provides findings of SME poll and national public enquiry. Based on the data received, an analysis of SME’s basic features, problems, trends and perspectives is made and public attitude towards small business is reviewed.

© IPM Research Center, 2006