Belarusian business associations: problems and potential for development

The consolidation of business in Belarus is represented and to be led by two types of organisations: business associations, i.e. associations bringing together commercial organisations and individual entrepreneurs, and public associations of entrepreneurs which are composed of individual members. The main purpose of this study is to examine and analyse the specific barriers to business activity in Belarus, as well as clarify the extent to which the activities of business associations in Belarus meet the requirements of the members of business associations and the needs of business activity in the country in general.