Dnipropetrovs'k develops construction and agribusiness

Dnipropetrovsk region begins to implement strategies to improve the competitiveness of the cluster construction and agriculture. Informs the press service of the Dnipropetrovsk regional state administration. Public presentation of the strategy was held with the participation of the Head of Alexander Vilkul, representatives of regional authorities, business and media. Develop a strategy implemented in cooperation Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration, Regional Council in conjunction with the Foundation for Effective Governance "and a leading international consulting firm Monitor Group. Today Governor Alexander Vilkul named the starting point for launching a strategic project for the development of regional economy in the clusters of construction and agriculture. "From the design phase, we turn to the implementation phase," - he said. Dnipropetrovs'k today - a leader and example for other regions in terms of introducing modern approaches to education, medicine, electronic services for businesses and citizens. A. Vilkul noted that, unlike the various "armchair strategies" that can quickly write, but in fact can not be realized, the Dnipropetrovsk was chosen as the development of a clear, step-planned business strategy of regional development. "This approach involves the setting of clear measurable objectives in the short, medium and long term. We introduce the principle of project management, result-oriented", - said A. Vilkul. The Governor stressed that a comprehensive development strategy in the region provide support for basic industries, high-tech engineering, the space industry. However, the region should be effectively used and additional capacity, which, inter alia, on the basis of detailed analysis is defined in the construction and agriculture. "In order to diversify the regional economy, development of basic industries, we will intensify development of selected clusters", - A. Vilkul. Developed by the regional government together with the Foundation for Effective Governance and the international consulting firm Monitor Group strategy of increasing competitiveness and just includes the development of "locomotive of growth points" - clusters of agriculture and construction. Reportedly, the project design document consisted of two phases. In the first phase was conducted detailed analysis of the region's economy and on the basis of selected priority clusters strategy for improving competitiveness of the Dnepropetrovsk region. The second phase, which, in fact, distinguishes this project from many other projects of regional strategies is to build structures and develop effective mechanisms for practical implementation of the recommendations embodied in the strategy. The project will be set up observation and control authorities to ensure the effectiveness of the process. In particular, the Steering Committee began its work, who personally led the governor A. Vilkul. Also April 27, 2011, the first meeting of the Council to improve competitiveness. Ministry of Industry