Another batch of medical equipment and personal protective equipment (contactless thermometers, disposable gowns) to respond to the spread of coronavirus was purchased and handed over to the State Institution “Republican Center for Medical Response Organization” for further transfer to medical institutions, schools and other organizations.
Non-contact thermometers quickly measure temperature, reducing the number and time of physical contacts between doctors and patients. This simplifies the procedure for determining a patient’s condition and helps reduce transmission. Disposable gowns are an essential part of coronavirus treatment and protection of medical professionals.
Support to the country in combating coronavirus infection within the framework of the UNDP/UNICEF/UNFPA international technical assistance project “Support to the architecture of management of the sustainable development goals of the Republic of Belarus — 2”, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and under the leadership of the National Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals, is systemic in nature and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
The II Regional Forum “Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Local Economic Development” will be held on November 23-27, 2020 in online format.
The objectives of the forum are to develop recommendations to increase the sustainability of regional economies and to integrate best practices into regional interaction for employment growth and self-employment.
As part of the Forum program, participants will discuss the following topics:
The Forum addresses such sustainable development goals as Goal 17 “Partnership for Sustainable Development”, Goal 4 “Quality Education”, Goal 5 “Gender Equality”, Goal 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, Goal 9 “Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure”, Goal 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”, Goal 12 “Responsible Consumption and Production”, Goal 13 “Combating Climate Change”.
Detailed information about the program, thematic sites and speakers can be found on the website about micro-regions of development.
The draft Program of Social and Economic Development of the Republic of Belarus for 2021-2025 is being developed by an interdepartmental group from March 30, 2020. From 18 to 27 November 2020 in the State Institution “Economic Research Institute of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus” a series of round tables will be held to discuss the draft Program of socio-economic development of the Republic of Belarus for 2021-2025. The online meetings will discuss the development of productive capacity and services, macroeconomic and institutional mechanisms for sustainable growth and regional policy.
Registration for the roundtables is available at the links:
Waste management system in the Republic of Belarus is now focused on the principle waste use priority (in relation to its disposal) and on its involvement into circulation: 7 waste processing plants and 80 sorting and pre-sorting lines are operating in the country. In 2019 the level of municipal solid waste utilization was 23% (2.5 times more than in 2010). By 2035, according to the National Strategy for Management of Solid Municipal Waste and Secondary Material Resources in the Republic of Belarus, the indicator should be at least 90%.
The following technological solutions are envisaged for this purpose:
In accordance with the Concept of creation of facilities for sorting and use of solid municipal wastes and landfills for their burial, design and construction of complexes for treatment of industrial waste in different cities of Belarus are being carried out. The number of solid waste disposal facilities that do not meet legal requirements is reduced. A rational system of secondary raw materials collection and processing helps to meet the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals 12 “Responsible Consumption and Production”, 13 “Combating Climate Change”, 11 “Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements”, 15 “Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems”. In particular, one of the objectives of Goal 12 is to significantly reduce the volume of waste by 2030 by taking measures to prevent its formation, reduction, recycling and reuse.
More information on this topic can be found on the website of the Ministry of Nature and Environmental Protection.
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Handbook “Social Startup. 9 Steps to a Successful Start” was prepared by experts in banking, finance and business planning from the initiative “My City — My Business — My Future” to help new social entrepreneurs. You can study it here.
The manual contains examples of social entrepreneurship in Belarus and abroad, information on finding business ideas, marketing, PR, internet promotion, fundraising for a social startup, forms of registration and benefits for social entrepreneurship in Belarus. With the help of QR codes one can watch 17 thematic video lessons with tasks. Performing them, entrepreneurs will be able to launch their social business: to decide on a business idea, to brainstorm, to create a business model and to fill in the brief for a website. Social entrepreneurship contributes to achieving the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 8 “Promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”. The initiative “My City — My Business — My Future” is implemented by the United Nations Development Program in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus as part of the project “Supporting Local Economic Development in Belarus”.
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The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus has prepared a draft resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus “On the State Program “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship” for 2021-2025”. You get acquainted with the draft State Program here.
The State Program “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship” for 2021-2025 is a key document in the sphere of support for small and medium entrepreneurship and is aimed at creating favorable regulatory conditions for the dynamic development of this economy sector, providing services to its participants, improving the infrastructure efficiency for supporting entrepreneurship and popularizing entrepreneurship.
The main objectives of the State Program are: to create a competitive and adaptive business sector; to qualitatively develop small and medium business, to stimulate small and medium businesses entering foreign markets. To achieve these goals, it is necessary to stimulate business initiative, improve the business environment and strengthen the potential of small businesses. It is also planned to actively develop microfinancing and crowdfunding, and to stimulate women’s entrepreneurship.
The development of small and medium enterprises is an important contribution to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 5 “Gender Equality”, 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, 9 “Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure” and 10 “Reducing Inequality”. In particular, one of the objectives of Goal 8 is to promote development-oriented policies that increase productivity, create decent jobs, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and develop micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
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The Digital Solutions Guide for Small and Medium Businesses was developed by the United Nations Development Programme in Belarus and is designed to help entrepreneurs improve and optimize business objectives through digital solutions. The guide can be downloaded here. The guide consists of 5 sections, 31 articles (case studies) and links to additional materials and manuals. With the help of situational tasks in the guide you can improve and optimize business tasks, enter new markets with minimal investment, find clients with online tools, create a website, improve social networking, go to remote workflow, implement an electronic record, work effectively as a team, master new online platforms for training employees. Digitalization of business contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, 9 “Industrialization, Innovation and Infrastructure” and others. In addition, the transition to digital technologies, innovative solutions and automated business processes are particularly important to overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A contest of initiatives for entrepreneurship development was held in Belarus. A total of 177 applications took part in the contest, and the winners were 8 cluster and 25 socially significant initiatives.
The implementation of cluster initiatives will increase the competitiveness of small businesses in industry and agriculture, wood processing, food production, information technology and tourism. Socially significant initiatives will help solve social problems of vulnerable groups: children with special needs, people with disabilities, young people, women living in rural areas, and others. The winning projects are aimed at the development of women’s social entrepreneurship, creation of children’s inclusive entertainment centers, social adaptation and employment of people with disabilities, development of tourism, creation of IT schools for children and young people. Implementation of such projects will contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 3 “Good Health and Welfare”, 4 “Quality Education”, 5 “Gender Equality”, 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, 10 “Reducing Inequality”, 11 “Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements”, 17 “Partnership for Sustainable Development”.
The contest of initiatives on entrepreneurship development was conducted by the United Nations Development Program in Belarus in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus in the framework of the project “Support to Local Economic Development in Belarus”.
For a full list of winners and a brief description of initiatives, please visit the United Nations Development Programme in Belarus website.
The corresponding resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly. The resolution calls on all countries to make efforts to support creative economy for sustainable development.
The creative economy is built on activities based on the relationship between creativity, knowledge and technology, as well as cultural values, artistic creation and cultural heritage. The creative economy is important because it generates innovative potential for sustainable development. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation give new impetus to economic growth and provide greater opportunities for all, including women and young people.
The creative economy can contribute to the implementation of all three pillars of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Agenda-2030. It promotes economic growth and innovation, poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, improves the quality of life and empowerment of women and young people, and reduces inequalities within and among countries.
One of the targets of SDG 11 “Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” is to ensure that by 2030, safe, affordable, accessible and environmentally sustainable transportation systems will be available. Electric transport meets these requirements.
Belarus is currently working on a State Program for Electric Transport Development for 2021-2025. It provides for the organization and production of electric transport and electric vehicles, scientific research, development of prototypes, preparation of normative and technical acts on the use of electric transport and expansion of the charging stations network.
Parallel to the elaboration of the program on development of electric transport, the State program on development of transport complex for 2021-2025 is being developed, which includes measures on further electrification of transport. According to the program, by the end of 2025, the share of electrified vehicles performing city passenger transportation in regular traffic should increase to 30%.
Along with the development of policy documents in the field of electric transport, practical steps are also taken in Belarus. The Minsk Automobile Plant has developed the first electric truck in the country’s history to work in urban conditions. It is silent, environmentally friendly and economical. Creating electric trucks may become one of the promising directions of the automobile holding development until 2030. Photo: Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Belarus
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