23.04.2014. The round table discussion on the topic of “Additional measures for the development of entrepreneurship” was held in the framework of the Entrepreneurship Development Foundation’s (EDF) Micro Enterprises Support Project by the financial support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Event organized by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Support Center (SMEDS) and EDF took place in the conference room of the National Confederation for Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of Azerbaijan Republic. Representatives of different ministries, business associations, local and international companies as well as lawyers and field experts participated at the meeting.
Following issues were discussed during the meeting:
The event was opened by the President of EDF Sabit Bagirov. He said that the event was organized as a part of the “Micro Enterprises Support Project” (2012-2017) funded by USAID, the main goal of the project is to improve the business environment that will provide development of small businesses in Azerbaijan. He mentioned that during the project they will mainly work on preparing proposals on strengthening cooperation and dialogue between the government and civil society actors, improvement of legislation and institutional system, the successful development of small business entities (especially women and family businesses).
Sabit Bagirov noted that on March 3, 2014, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed the decree “ On additional measures for the development of entrepreneurship " where he indicated 8 main directions where improvements can be possible. Proposals on two issues indicated in the decree were discussed at the round table. Discussed proposals later will be submitted to the government.
Expert Eldar Gojayev delivered presentation – " Suggestions for the improvement of the bankruptcy law." Participants had a chance to discuss the presentation and present their opinions.
After the break, Sabit Bagirov presented proposals prepared on the topic of “Amendments to legislation to reduce the number of procedures and their time for the construction permits.” The event proceeded with the discussion.
