KOKSHETAU.  July 7.  KAZINFORM /Kanat Kulshmanov / The program "Business Road Map -2020" is of paramount importance.  Head of the Government of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov said it speaking at the meeting in Kokshetau.

"The issue of "Business Road Map -2020" is very important for the whole country and particularly for Akmola region, so the authorities of the region, banks, businesses need to give high priority to this program", K. Masimov said.

"It is very important that the money reaches the particular producers," the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan said.  According to the Government, the program is designed to develop its domestic production, create jobs for our citizens.

The program "Business Road Map -2020" envisages strengthening the role of small and medium enterprises in the industrialization process, increasing productivity in the manufacturing sector, increasing the proportion of non-commodity exports.  The program is being implemented on three directions - promoting new business initiatives, improving business sector and support of export-oriented industries.  This year, KZT 30 billion is allocated from the national budget for the program.