forum · Matvienko · conduct (форум · матвиенко · проведение)
Matvienko proposed reducing the number of forums funded by the state budget. She stated that the effectiveness of these forums, as well as the results and returns from those organized using federal and regional funds, should be analyzed.
Consensus
- Prime Minister Mishustin supported Matvienko's proposal to reduce budget-funded forums
- The discussion took place during a meeting between Mishustin and Matvienko with senators
- Matvienko proposed analyzing the efficiency and financial effectiveness of existing forums
Points of divergence
- Mishustin emphasized that the government will support such events in a reasonable manner according to its functions — vesti
- Matvienko specifically mentioned that some forums like the St. Petersburg Economic Forum and the Eastern Forum should be analyzed for their effectiveness — interfax
- Matvienko suggested that forums funded by state money should be held no more than once every two to three years — interfax
- Matvienko stated that the issue is not only financial but also about officials being distracted from their core work — interfax
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