1 billion 408 million UAH of investments is planned to be attracted into the region's economy by the end of the current year. Half of them are the enterprises' own funds. This forecast was made by the deputy head of the Volyn Regional State Administration for economic affairs, Vasyl Baitsyma, – reported on June 23 by the Western Information Corporation's own correspondent.
The Strategy for Socio-Economic Development of the Volyn Region until the end of 2005 identifies 5 main priorities. These are attracting investments, creating new jobs, growth and repayment of wage arrears, development of "green" tourism, and development of European integration cooperation.
The number of new jobs is planned to be doubled compared to last year, meaning that more than 17 thousand Volyn residents will have an additional opportunity to find employment.
Wages in the region by the end of the year should grow by 41% and average 580 hryvnias.