Prospects of State Regulation
A round table was held as part of the 17th April International Conference under the title of “Future Regulation”, dedicated to the problems and prospective directions of development of the state's regulatory policy. The discussion involved V.A. Zhivulin (Russian Ministry of Economic Development) E.A. Makhortov (SCA), Yu.A. Tikhomirov (Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law), A.V. Varvarin (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs), R.N. Korchagin (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration), V.A. Kharchenko and V.A. Maslakov (NISSE), D.B. Tsygankov (NRU HSE), with Director A.V. Klimenko (NRU HSE) acting as moderator.
Effectiveness of control and supervision in Russia is low, while administrative costs are high
Excessive regulation, insufficient resources and clogged-up administrative channels lead to inefficiencies in the public governance system in Russia, believe members of the plenary session “Administrative Reform and Reduction in Control and Supervision Functions”.
Self-control technology in the occupational safety system
On 20 April Andrey Klimenko took part in the Russian Occupational Safety Week in Sochi as the moderator of the plenary discussion “New Online Service for the Russian Federal Service for Labour and Employment. Will the Electronic Inspector replace the inspector who visits us to conduct an inspection?”
Collaboration opportunities with the Hertie School of Governance (Berlin)
Andrey Klimenko visited the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin to discuss opportunities to expand collaboration in education and science under a previously executed agreement. The meeting was attended by the School's Dean Prof. Helmut K. Anheier, and professors G. Hammerschmidt and M. Hallerberg.
HSE offers its own concept for technopark creation in Archangelsk Region
The Higher School of Economics has offered its own concept for technopark creation in Archangelsk Region. Experts believe that the creation of a state-run technopark, which could have recourse to federal support, would have the greatest chances of success in the region. The more diverse the industry specialisation of the participants, the more interesting the projects that may be generated. What is more, believe the developers of the concept, the future technopark should have the Arctic as its main focal point. Deputy Minister for Economic Development of the Archangelsk Region Alexey BUSIN spoke with BC about development of the project.
Standard contracts at the centre of attention at RIBF-2016
A round table was held as part of the Russian Investment and Building Forum, entitled “Development of a Library of Standard Contracts on Engineering Survey, Design and Construction (Reconstruction) of Capital Construction Sites for State and Municipal Needs”, which was attended by representatives of government departments and national associations related to the industry, along with leading building and production companies. Director of the Legal Review and Analytics Centre at IPAG NRU HSE Veronica Dzhuzhoma spoke as an expert at the discussion.
Workshop devoted to development of a draft Strategy for the Socio-Economic Development of Tyumen Region until 2030
Director of the “Development Centre” Institute Natalya Akindinova and IPAG Director Andrey Klimenko presented the region's development strategy until 2030 to heads of divisions of the Tyumen Region administration and group heads.
Work should begin on creation of a technopark in Archangelsk Region without waiting for federal funds to arrive
This is the opinion of Ilya Akishin, project manager at IPAG NRU HSE. He visited Archangelsk as part of a delegation of HSE representatives late last week, under a contract for development of the Concept for Technopark Creation in Archangelsk Region. Upon completion of the project, Ilya Akishin answered questions from the correspondent of the press office of the Archangelsk Region Development Corporation.
HSE experts assess regional procurement
“A lack of regulation in public procurement and a lack of consistency in application of legislative norms on the contract system make the public procurement process opaque”, is the finding of a report by the Russian Finance Ministry on the key aspects for enhancing effectiveness of budget resources in Russian constituent entities. Experts from the Regional Programmes Centre of IPAG NRU HSE have played an active role in studies, analysing the materials submitted by regional authorities on enhancing the effectiveness of public procurement and sending the corresponding section of the report to the Finance Ministry.
IPAMM Director Andrey Klimenko takes part in the Gaidar Forum
Andrey Klimenko appeared as an expert at two working sessions during the forum: in the discussion of “Legal basis and the practice of determining, planning and assessing results in public management” and the round table “Strategic planning as the basis for effective governance”.