Developing and introducing modern professional standards is a crucial part of modernising Russia’s economy. The work to establish a national system of professional qualification standards is being carried out together with business and professional groups and associations.
Adoption of a national plan for developing professional standards was part of the May 2012 presidential executive orders, which aim to create a solid economic foundation for Russia’s social development.
Participants in the meeting will include Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets , presidential aides Andrei Belousov and Andrei Fursenko , Government Cabinet ministers Dmitry Livanov , Denis Manturov and Maxim Topilin , and heads of professional associations.