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Annual Report 1996
The major highlight of 1996 was the SME policy initiative. Undertaken at the request of the local USAID representative, it resulted in the definition of an Action Plan addressing the policy and legal constraints that currently face small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in Bulgaria, and proposing a set of measures to encourage the growth of this sector of the economy. more » |
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Policy and Legal Environment for the Growth of the SME Sector in Bulgaria
The Policy Forum aims to identify those factors that will improve the economic and legal environment for the growth of the small and medium sized enterprise("SME") sector in Bulgaria. The forum has brought together some of the country's most influential individuals, representing various institutional and independent bodies, to discuss the constraints that are hindering the development of the SME sector and to propose and review various recommendations to overcome these obstacles.
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Privatization and Economic Restructuring, December 1996
The political situation in Bulgaria for the period under review was unfavourable regarding the continuance of the economic reforms so necessary for the country. The urgent and decisive measures for reaching macro-economic stability and speeding the market reforms have been once again postponed by the announced for the end of October '96 presidential elections and the will of the governing Bulgarian Socialist Party to win those elections at all costs. more » |
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Policy and Legal Environment for the Growth of the SME Sector in Bulgaria - Draft Policy Paper, November 1996
The Policy Forum aims to identify those factors that will improve the economic and legal environment for the growth of the small and medium sized enterprise ("SME") sector in Bulgaria. The forum is designed to bring together some of the countries most influential individuals, representing various institutional and independent bodies, to discuss the constraints that are hindering the development of the SME sector and to propose and review various recommendations to overcome these obstacles. more » |
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Where Is Privatization In Bulgaria Heading To, 1996
The combination of mass and market privatization as a specific element of the Bulgarian model acquires more and more distinct outlines as days go by. On January 8, 1996, mass privatization made its official start by the commencement of the citizens' registration for participation. The dead-line for this phase was extended twice and as a result a little above 40 percent of the eligible Bulgarian population bought their voucher booklets. Despite the not particularly attractive public awareness campaign and the non-participation in it of the privatization funds, a fairly good result was achieved in the registration for participation in the mass privatization process. more » |
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Bulgaria: Summing Up Privatization, April 1996
Over 24,000 entities had been privatized by December 31, 1995. Most units (about 22,000 shops, restaurants, hotels, warehouses, small production enterprises, etc.) passed into private hands through restitution. The specific nature of the recent development of Bulgaria's private sector is determined largely by this restoration of ownership rights to small urban properties. more » |
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Migration - Europe's Integration and the Labour Force Brain-Drain
The report is aiming to answer the questions: What was going on in the science of Bulgaria in the years of transition and the related to it mass emigration of scientists abroad? Was that an occurrence of 'freedom euphoria', or 'a natural process of science internationalization'? What are the results from that process? What are the 'losses' and the 'benefits'? Who was the one 'to lose' and who - 'to win'? What are the perspectives?
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