CSD Representatives Contribute to the First Report for the President Bulgaria 2010
On January 23, 2005 the President of Bulgaria hosted a round table for the launch of the Bulgaria 2010 report – an overview of the economic challenges facing Bulgaria beyond its EU accession. CSD representatives contributed to the analyses of informal economy and competitiveness issues.
The report highlights that the country should focus on key structural changes to improve the competitiveness of its enterprises while preserving the currency board arrangement and its balanced budget policy until the adoption of the euro as an official tender. The main focus of government attention till 2010 should include improved competitiveness and business environment, more efficient innovation and ICT adoption policies.
In January 2004 the President commissioned the report highlighting the need to expand economic policy horizons beyond Bulgaria’s EU accession expected in 2007. The President requested experts from various academic, research and civil society organizations to join efforts in identifying key economic challenges Bulgaria might face in the five years till 2010.
