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Dear Colleagues! PA «Minsk Capital Association of entrepreneurs and Employers» invites you to take part in session of Capital Directors Club that will take place in February, 6. The session devoted to the topic: «Belarusian Economic in 2009»

In continuation of MCAEE Legal department good tradition we started New Year with winning an action. On the 5^th January, 2009, Head of MCAEE Legal department, «Femida» laureate winner Vadim Borodulya advocated Supreme Economic Court interests of MCAEE partner enterprise «Binforce» JSC.

Happy New 2009 Year!!!

On the eve of 2008 the Government of the Republic of Belarus was approved the plan of the most important acts that must be done for liberalization of conditions of realization of economic activities. Despite not all the measures, assumed by the State for more convenient conditions of private initiative can lead to optimal result they are the straight confirmation that the dialog between business society and Government, initiated by us in cooperation with other leading business associations during the realization of National Platform of business, continue to develop. We want to wish You, with optimism, that always was the distinguishing feature of our members, that such a cooperation would reach new, more high level, approaching our Country for successful solution of the Belarusian business problem.

Happiness, good health, welfare to all of You!!! 

On the 30^th of December, 2008 scientific-research center of Mises, AC «Strategy» represented nominees and winners in 15 categories according the results of social-economic development of Belarus in 2008. The choice of nominees was based on macroeconomic, financial, statistic analysis of the Economic condition, character of changes of the Legal base, actions of State Cabinets and aftereffects of these actions and also those tendencies, that more brightly showed themselves this year and will have significant aftereffects in the following one. (More details on our Russian page) www.liberty-belarus.info

 Photo: Minsk, cafe «Valeria».  Head of scientific-research center of Mises L. Zaiko and director of AC «Strategy» J. Romanchuk represents the nominees and winners of 15 nominations in 2008.

This study is the third in a series that examines small business patent activity. The authors created a database of  1,293 technology firms with 15 or more patents issued between 2002 and 2006. These firms are designated as innovative firms because of  their high level of  patent activity. Using this database, the authors analyze the relative strengths of  small and large technology businesses, including information such as the industry and technology within which the firm patents and the importance of  the patent. The results demonstrate that small businesses that innovate are indeed special and that the technology they create helps define the cutting edge in a number of  industries. The report presents a convincing case that small firms in emerging industries are one of  the greatest engines of  American economic growth. sba.pdf

As part of CIPE’s ongoing effort to reach out to young people, we are pleased to announce the 2009 Youth Essay Competition. The competition is an opportunity for youth around the world to get involved in a global civic discussion on issues that concern them.  The contest is open to young people ages 18-30 and has three general topics: Citizenship in a Democratic Society, Educational Reform and Employment Opportunities, and Entrepreneurship & Leadership. Essays should be 2,000-4,000 words in length and must be submitted by March 1, 2009. Please visit www.cipe.org/essay for more information. CIPE is offering a $1,000 honorarium for the winners, and will publish the top three winning essays via its Economic Reform Feature Service, which is distributed to more than 3,000 subscribers.

Essay topics and questions:

• Citizenship in a Democratic Society

What needs to be done to develop a sense of citizenship in young people and help them realize their role in a democratic society?

• Educational Reform and Employment Opportunities

How can you reform your country’s education system so that graduates have the necessary skills for employment in the public and private sectors?

• Entrepreneurship and Leadership

What needs to be done in your country to provide youth with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs and/or leaders in their communities?

We would appreciate you passing this along to anyone you think might be interested in participating or to others who work with international youth programs.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript..

Some comments from a few of the 2007 Winners:

“I entered the competition as a means of drawing attention and creating awareness to the need to constantly interact with the youth so as to identify their challenges, potentials, and visions for self-development.”
Chinwe Miriam Onwubiko – Nigeria

“Along with all the flashing stories of “India is booming” with 9% GDP growth, I have seen, first hand, the plight and difficulty of my young friends in getting a decent job after finishing higher education and their despair and frustration, which sometimes lead to many negative outcomes. This essay contest came as a wonderful medium to express my opinions and views on this issue and prompted me to write about them.”
Tirthajyoti Sarkar – India

On the 31^st of October, Chairman of the PA MCAEE and Chairman of the Supreme Coordinative Council V. Karyagin met with the Board Chief of National Bank of the Republic of Belarus Petr Prokopovich.