IRG CEO took part in VII Interregional Economic Forum

July 4, 2013 – the “School of the Regional Investment Standard” was held within the framework of VII Interregional Economic Forum “Samara initiative: cluster policy as the basis of innovation development of national economy”, attended by CEO of Intesco Research Group Roman Karaulov. The “School of the Regional Investment Standard” is organized by the Agency of Strategic Initiatives (ASI) for the business community and representatives of executive authorities of regions.

The “School of the Regional Investment Standard” held within the framework of VII Interregional Economic Forum was a concluding event of the first series of events arranged by ASI for training on principles of work on introduction of the investment Standard, a key project of the Agency in creation of favourable conditions for business in Russian regions. Earlier, in May-June of this year ASI held “Schools” for business and administrations of regions of seven federal districts.

By the instruction of President of Russia Vladimir Putin in 2012 the Standard was introduced in 11 pilot regions, and since 2013 the Standard has been mandatory for implementation in all subjects of the Russian Federation. This decision was taken at the meeting of the State Council of the Russian Federation on December 27, 2012. The Standard includes 15 best investment practices implemented by regions with high economic growth rates.