Penza, 10 January 2013. PenzaNews. The governor of the Penza region Vasily Bochkarev criticized the work of the Heads of Administration of city districts and municipalities in terms of support and development of small and medium businesses at the meeting on the problems and prospects of development of villages on Thursday, January 10.

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Vasily Bochkarev noted that at present the share of small and medium-sized businesses in the Penza region accounts for 37% of the gross regional product, whereas in the long term it is expected to increase up to at least 60%.

According to Vasily Bochkarev, unstable development of small business, which is observed in a number of municipalities, has several reasons.

“Either a person who is willing to start his own business cannot venture to do it, because of lack of support from the authority, or he faces administrative barriers when preparing the necessary documents,” the governor said.

“Competent work in terms of small business is a kind of a weapon against poverty, therefore, the authorities pay great attention to this issue and will continue doing this,” he concluded.