Approved an action plan within the framework of the "Year of the industry"
Baku/13.03.14/Turan : presidential decree of March 12, approved an Action Plan in the framework of the "Year of the industry ." Plan calls for the implementation of government agencies in activities to strengthen the capacity of industrial , institutional, human and scientific works, improving the legal framework and management system , as well as agitation and propaganda.
To enhance the industrial potential of the country has developed proposals to 11 destinations. In particular, to create a new complex for the production of steel is an international consultant. In addition to continuing work on scaling up the work of two existing industrial parks ( Sumgait Chemical Industrial Park and Balakhani Industrial Park), it is provided to start work on the creation of industrial parks in the cities of Ganja and Mingachevir .
This year, this group will be to promote innovation with representatives from government agencies , industry and research organizations. Will be formed Sectoral Working Group on the principle of partnership to strengthen dialogue "enterprise - state." There will also be a special web-based resource for the industry, the electronic catalog for industrial enterprises and commodities.
Coordination of the implementation of the Action Plan lies with the Ministry of Economy and Industry . - 08D-
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