The billion share split continues: for $ 4.7 million. euros will encourage and train Lithuanians in entrepreneurship

According to Daina Kleponė, general director of the public institution Versli Lietuva, responsible for both projects approved by the Government in the DNA Plan for the Future Economy, Delfi said that this indicator was not chosen at random.

He noted that the Communication from the European Commission, which summarized the results of research on the impact of business skills training, identified investment in business education as one of the highest returns on investment.

“Studies show that 15-20% of students who participate in the small business program in high school will later build their own business. This number is roughly three to five times the percentage of the total population.

It is also observed that in addition to the direct impact (more new businesses), there are other positive effects that contribute to improving job skills (job efficiency) and increasing employability (lower unemployment) for students who later choose to work.

Whether or not young people are seeking business or social entrepreneurship, those who have studied entrepreneurship acquire business knowledge and basic skills and form attitudes: they become creative, proactive, learn to work as a team, understand risks and have a sense of responsibility. This is the entrepreneurial spirit, which helps entrepreneurs turn business ideas into action, in addition to significantly increasing employment opportunities, ”said D. Kleponė.

According to Eurostat data, in 2017-2019, 3.3 percent had their own business in Lithuania. 15-29 years (self-employed). The EU average at that time was 2.9%.

“According to the EC Communication, 15-20% of young people who have completed business training are setting up their own companies and at present this indicator in Lithuania reaches approximately 3.3%, the impact of training in the case of Lithuania it will reach 12.7% -16.7%.

Thus, in the analysis of the economic and social impact of the DNA plan action, it was decided that the use of 15% in the calculations is justified. direct effect. Therefore, we believe that it is realistic to expect 3,000. by 2030, around 450 companies will be established by 2030, ”said D. Kleponė.

According to the annex to the long-term investment plan of the Ministry of Finance to stimulate the economy, the planned intervention will address the lack of entrepreneurial skills of young people, focusing on strengthening their self-confidence and providing practical experience in, methods of learning based on practical experience.

3,000 people are expected to participate in program activities. students, 50 teachers will be trained.

It is planned to allocate 948 thousand LTL for the implementation of practical programs to develop business skills for students. 52,013 EUR for the administration of the project. Total: 1 million euros.

“The start of project implementation and planned activities in educational institutions will begin only after the completion of public procurement procedures, the start of which (including the preparation of procurement documents) is scheduled for September this year. After evaluating the specifics of public procurement, the possible real start of the project implementation is the beginning of 2021, ”D. Kleponė told Delfi.

Establish 6 new centers

“Versli Lietuva” is also responsible for the already approved DNA plan project “Development of” Spiečius “cooperation centers and development of specific business competencies”, for which a total of 3.7 million LTL is allocated. euros.

“In Lithuania, a proportionally large proportion of businesses remain in the category of” needs-driven “businesses and a much smaller proportion of” opportunity-driven “businesses. This reduces the competitiveness of the country, low productivity and low value added trade trends are maintained. The companies are not growing, ”says the plan’s appendix.

It is explained that the interventions will address the lack of specific skills, innovation, the reduction of regional disparities, the establishment and expansion of cooperation centers in the Spiečius regions and a package of services that contribute to business creation and growth, individualized and convenient support for business creation and growth.

It is planned that 6 new cooperation centers will be established. Currently, there are 7 of them in Lithuania.

“In the first half of 2020, a survey of municipalities was conducted. Even 75 percent. respondents would like to establish, manage or take over the “Swarm”. After assessing the regional coverage of the existing “Spiezes” and taking into account the previous administrative distribution of the counties (as a guide), it is anticipated that the establishment of 6 new “Spies” will cover the remaining regions, as well as in some other cases “Spies” (eg, Klaipeda) would satisfy the current need.

The Klaipėda experience has shown that in the three largest counties, where the number and activity of small and medium-sized enterprises is potentially the highest, one “Spiečiaus” is not enough, so it is tentatively planned to establish two of them.

One of the selection criteria for the establishment of Spiečius in the municipalities is the commitment of the municipality (written agreement) to allocate municipal funds for the ongoing activities of Spiečiaus (including administration, provision of services, maintenance). The (financial) continuity of other activities of the action is not foreseen: specific consultations, specific business support after the implementation of the action.

When assessing the impact on the long-term state budget, state budget revenue should increase through taxes paid by businesses. Timely interventions are planned for the implementation of action projects, whose continued implementation is not imperative, and the maintenance of technical solutions will require minimal budgetary costs in the future, ”the document reads.

The new Swarms should be established before December 31, 2021. 735 thousand LTL is earmarked for their development and acceleration. euros.

700 small and medium-sized companies are expected to use other tools during the project. T. and. You will participate in trainings, you will use the business diagnostic tool and the e-learning platform, you will receive specific consultations and subsidies.

It is planned to allocate 1,040,000 euros for grants, 1,513,933 euros for consultations, e. learning platform – 225 thousand. EUR, and for advertising – 40 thousand. euros.

It is estimated that after all these measures, the turnover of the commercial entities that participate in them will increase by 70%.

As you know, the long-term investment economic development plan prepared by the Ministry of Finance, called “DNA of the economy of the future”, provides for a total of 6,300 million. euros.

New investments are expected to amount to 2,200 million. EUR 4.1 billion has already been accelerated and already planned investments have been accelerated. euros.

There are currently 15 projects approved in the plan, but the weekly investment committee should approve more. Read about them in other Delfi posts.