Boris Zalesskij Knihy

The book details the action plan approved by the Commonwealth of Independent States' Council of Heads of Government in November 2020, outlining economic development strategies from 2021 to 2025. It encompasses 29 sections addressing various sectors, including trade, energy, transport, and digital economy. The plan aims to enhance competitiveness, foster cooperation, and develop infrastructure projects while leveraging scientific, technological, and educational potential. The study examines the practical implementation of these measures to optimize integration within the organization.

Focusing on regional development, the book explores socio-economic strategies for Belarus until 2025, emphasizing the creation of strong regions with safe living conditions and quality infrastructure. It highlights the importance of investment projects in underdeveloped areas, aiming to utilize local resources and establish high-tech industries. The study examines current practices addressing job creation and productivity outside the capital, showcasing efforts to enhance regional appeal through better employment opportunities and higher wages.

The book explores Belarus's strategic efforts to revitalize its economy by boosting investment and developing import-substituting industries aimed at exports. It highlights the nation's expanding trade interests beyond traditional partners to include Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The emphasis is on enhancing cooperation with ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to access rapidly growing markets. The study analyzes the steps being taken in this context, addressing the geopolitical challenges and the urgency for Belarus to establish a competitive presence in these emerging markets.

Intergovernmental joint commissions serve as vital tools for fostering economic cooperation between Belarus and other nations, aiming to enhance trade and economic interactions. These commissions facilitate effective collaboration between the business community and the state, focusing on creating favorable conditions for foreign economic relations. They address current proposals and challenges, striving to position Belarusian exporters as trustworthy partners in the global market. The paper explores the operational dynamics of these commissions in the contemporary economic landscape.

The book examines the role of free economic zones (FEZs) in Belarus as vital instruments for regional development and economic growth amid challenging conditions. It highlights how these zones concentrate investment, innovation, and production, significantly impacting the national economy by generating substantial percentages of investments, exports, and industrial output. The discussion includes the registration of new residents in diverse sectors and the proactive efforts of FEZ administrations to attract investors, showcasing their importance in addressing Belarus's economic challenges.

Focusing on Belarus's economic strategy, the book outlines the government's objectives for export diversification and agricultural competitiveness by 2025. It aims for $50 billion in total exports and $7 billion in food and agricultural product exports. The emphasis is on innovative development supported by international cooperation, highlighted by a draft State Programme for Innovative Development featuring 80 innovation projects to establish high-tech production facilities. The study details current implementations of these ambitious economic goals.

Focusing on Belarus's progress in sustainable development, the book details the outcomes of the National Sustainable Development Forum held in June 2024, highlighting the country's impressive ranking in the Sustainable Development Goals. It discusses the successful implementation of initiatives like "One District - One Project," aimed at fostering export-oriented products and regional cooperation. The text emphasizes the development of free economic zones as vital investment hubs and showcases various projects that reflect Belarus's commitment to multi-vector and sustainable growth.

The book explores Belarus's strategic diplomatic presence in Africa, highlighting its five embassies across key regions. It examines economic opportunities in Nigeria, trade prospects in Kenya, and ongoing automotive projects in Egypt and South Africa. The establishment of an embassy in Zimbabwe in 2022 is also noted. A significant focus is placed on the continent's abundant minerals and rare-earth metals, underscoring their importance to Belarus and global interests. The study provides insights into Belarus's systemic engagement with Africa.

The focus of this study is on the Government of the Republic of Belarus's strategy for regional development through 2025, aiming to reduce the number of underperforming regions by 18. It outlines plans for investment projects in towns with populations over 80,000, including the establishment of unique industrial sites and medium-sized enterprises in each district. The initiative includes benefits for regions to foster new industries, emphasizing efficiency and the establishment of at least one successful company per region. The study explores the practical implementation of these plans.

The focus on the Asian market highlights its significance for Belarus, particularly as a growing hub for Belarusian goods and services. The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) has seen a notable increase in exports to Asian countries, with a substantial rise in Chinese participation and new partnerships forming with nations like India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Mongolia. This study explores the evolving interactions and collaborations between the BUCE and its Asian partners, reflecting the expanding trade landscape in the region.