In 2005, the average monthly wages of employees in Volyn Oblast grew by almost 44%. "Moreover, the growth occurred in all districts and cities of the oblast and across all types of economic activity," noted Volodymyr Kets, head of the main department of the main department of labor, social issues and affairs for protecting the population from the consequences of the Chornobyl catastrophe of the Oblast State Administration. "It is also pleasing that 21,468 new jobs were created in Volyn, which constitutes 113% of the annual target." This was reported on February 22 by the Oblast State Administration press service.
According to him, last year a trend toward reducing wage arrears emerged. However, the elimination of debts at certain enterprises in the agro-industrial sector that have ceased operations and practically have no liquid assets remains problematic.
Volodymyr Kets also spoke about the fact that during 2005 the number of recipients of subsidies and state social assistance for low-income families decreased in the oblast. According to him, this indicates an improvement in the economic situation in the region.