The meeting with the Assistant Director of the World Economic Forum

July 8, 2013 the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan Midhat Shagiakhmetov held a meeting with the Assistant Director, Deputy Head of Strategic Planning Department of the World Economic Forum Stefan Mergenthalerom. The meeting was attended by deputy and assistant minister and a representative of the Office of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. During the meeting were discussed the participation of the Republic of Tatarstan in the project "Regions of Russia: drivers of growth", aimed to determine the degree of difficulty of doing business, success factors in improving the business climate, including their impact on economic growth in the region. The project focuses on the analysis of criteria such as education and skills, access to finance, as well as infrastructure and transport. Midhat Shagiakhmetov representative told the World Economic Forum on the work undertaken in the country to improve the business climate. He noted in particular detailed consideration of all the issues identified in the World Bank «Doing Business», active engagement with the business community, a structured system of tax incentives, the system of support for major investment projects. Stephan Mergenthaler Midhat Shagiahmetova thanked for their openness and willingness to cooperate, and expressed the hope that joint efforts will achieve the planned results.