Mrs. Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica:

Yes. A large number of small companies and significant levels of self-employment were the result. This measure allowed people to create a job for themselves and perhaps other members of their families. This approach has worked and employment in the region is improving. However, measures of this nature must be implemented alongside education and training programmes. Sometimes people become used to working as an employee and are reluctant to create their own companies.