الرئيسية
Syrian economy, developing economy multi-resource consists of gross domestic product (896.6) billion for. S. year / 2000 / or approximately (17.9) billion dollars from agriculture by (25%) and industry and mining (30%). The rest of the sectors of construction, trade, transport, finance, insurance and services constitute (45%), where is the oil and gas sector of the most important sectors of the extractive industries with a volume of oil production to around (31.6) million m 3, is the classification of national income for the Syrian economy ranked (63) between The nations of the world, and ranked tenth (23) Arab country, its population is aged about (17) million young people that are among the age group (15-49) in nearly (50%) of the total population growing by ( 2.7%) a year.
Syrian economy and a pluralistic economy where the private sector working together and with the same facilities and privileges with the public sector, who oversees the strategic industries and major service sectors.
The Syrian economy is gradual steps toward a market economy mechanisms suited to the circumstances and the needs of economic development.
Oil is currently (68%) of the total Syrian exports, with the trade balance of the year / 2000 / surplus value (28.6) billion Syrian pounds, which consists of raw materials from oil, raw cotton and phosphate approximately (81.6%) of total exports, while Materials and semi-manufactured constitute (87.6%) of the total imports, and is now extractive industries percent (32.2%) of the total industrial production by the private sector contributes about (35.4%) of it.
And is now saving approximately (17.3%) of national income in 2000 / / recording a growth rate limits (28.7%) for the year / 1999 /, and the investment rate is a nearly (18.2%) of national income in 2000 / / where distributed Gross capital formation by agriculture (13.3%), industry and mining by (29.4%) and transport and communications by (18.7%), housing and other sectors by (38.6%).
Are currently working to improve economic performance through an ambitious program of development and modernization and reform in all economic fields which were produced tens of economic laws and legislation in order to create the appropriate environment for successful economic work.
The following are the most important laws and economic measures adopted in Syria during the last two years:
1 - Act allow the establishment of private banks and joint activities.
2 - Bank Secrecy Act, which is in conformity with the laws in most countries of the world and no later than the established international norms professional. Is also working to pass a law on combating money laundering.
3 - To allow the creation of a market for trading securities.
4 - to amend the investment law No. (10) 1991 Legislative Decree (7) of / 2000 / and the advantages and exemptions new investor interest to the outside.
5 - the launch of the purchase of foreign exchange by the Commercial Bank of Syria, the government's real price, and start the process of selling according to the priorities and specific sectors.
6 - The conclusion of new agreements to establish free trade zones with a number of Arab countries (Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq) is seeking to liberalize trade and mutual exemption of goods from customs duties, in addition to the full liberalization with Lebanon and with the gradual liberalization (14) Arab countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area.
7 - a coordinated tariff DEZINOMRAH tariff Brussels.
8 - The final preparations are under way for the issuance of the Trade Act, which contains several paragraphs to promote the establishment of shareholding companies and explaining the basis of foreign participation, and the opening of branches of foreign companies, and authorizing the holding companies.
9 - has been reduced import duties on raw materials used in industrial production that are not manufactured locally to become (1%) only.
10 - action must be taken to amend the provisions of Foreign Trade to reduce the many conditions and restrictions governing the import process, leading to the abolition of import through the negative list of items prohibited import only.
11 - The examination of the draft reform of the tax system which seeks to achieve justice and an abundance of tax collection, and to reduce the segments of higher taxes on business, industry and raising the minimum tax-free salaries and wages, working under the philosophy of the transfer of tax sources of production and generate income to consumption sites, and Will make a sales tax, will also work to make a unified tax on income.
12 - was the drafting of laws and decrees necessary for the development of the industrial sector, both public and private sectors, according to the following points:
For the public sector:
A - adopt the principle of economic management and accountability for results.
B - the separation of management from ownership.
C - granting financial and administrative independence of public companies.
D - public sector companies subject to the provisions of the Trade Act in terms of pricing policies, employment and wages.
E - the introduction of market mechanism with respect to competition, quality and price.
And - the use of management companies domestic or foreign.
For the private sector:
A - the development of legislation governing the work.
B - Creation of industrial cities equipped with all services.
C - reduction of customs duties on production inputs.
D - secure financing industry.
E - easing approvals required to obtain licenses.
13 - are working on the development of resolution 186 of 1985, on investment incentives in the tourism sector, where they are working on a division of Syria for three tourist areas ranging from tax exemptions 9 to 15 years, giving incentives and additional benefits than is currently in resolution 1 / 6 / 186 /, in addition to the delegation of the Minister of Tourism a number of functions of the Supreme Council for Tourism, which provides time and money to the investor.
14 - The law preserves the rights of the author, is an advanced step on the road to pass a law protecting intellectual property, commercial and industrial accordance with international standards.
15 - The draft of the export strategy is the most important content:
A - The exemption of Syrian origin exports of agricultural and industrial products, as well as the temporary entry for industrialization and re-export of agricultural production tax and income tax profits.
B - developing systems of temporary entry.
C - Creation of administrative positions in the provinces and border posts (single window) in order to facilitate the expeditious completion of export operations.
D - the appointment of commercial attaches in the embassies of Syria.
E - allowing exporters to retain b (100%) of export earnings for use in the payment of the value of imports allowed.
And - create an institution for the development of exports.
16 - action must be taken to restructure the investment office at giving more powers and ensure an independent budget, so that works to promote and attract investment and holding seminars and the issuance of economic studies and prepare an investment map of Qatar.
17 - The abolition of the Legislative Decree / 24 / of 1986 and private penalties for violations of economic, financial dealers in foreign currencies through the Legislative Decree / 6 / to 2000.
18 - The preparation of a program to combat unemployment believes / 440 / A jobs within five years and cost / 50 / l billion. O.
19 - The solution to the problems of overdue debts with all EU countries (France, Italy, Germany).
20 - Creation of the development of a large administrative staff workers in addition to study the effect of the Center for Leadership Development.
21 - The issuance of a permit for the private weekly newspaper specializing in economic issues.
22 - The resolution includes international hospitals receive wages of foreigners in foreign currencies, the provisions of the Investment Law and its amendments.
23 - A new law on social security commensurate with the new economic larger work.
24 - Allowing the establishment of private universities and the opening of branches of Arab and foreign universities
Syrian economy and a pluralistic economy where the private sector working together and with the same facilities and privileges with the public sector, who oversees the strategic industries and major service sectors.
The Syrian economy is gradual steps toward a market economy mechanisms suited to the circumstances and the needs of economic development.
Oil is currently (68%) of the total Syrian exports, with the trade balance of the year / 2000 / surplus value (28.6) billion Syrian pounds, which consists of raw materials from oil, raw cotton and phosphate approximately (81.6%) of total exports, while Materials and semi-manufactured constitute (87.6%) of the total imports, and is now extractive industries percent (32.2%) of the total industrial production by the private sector contributes about (35.4%) of it.
And is now saving approximately (17.3%) of national income in 2000 / / recording a growth rate limits (28.7%) for the year / 1999 /, and the investment rate is a nearly (18.2%) of national income in 2000 / / where distributed Gross capital formation by agriculture (13.3%), industry and mining by (29.4%) and transport and communications by (18.7%), housing and other sectors by (38.6%).
Are currently working to improve economic performance through an ambitious program of development and modernization and reform in all economic fields which were produced tens of economic laws and legislation in order to create the appropriate environment for successful economic work.
The following are the most important laws and economic measures adopted in Syria during the last two years:
1 - Act allow the establishment of private banks and joint activities.
2 - Bank Secrecy Act, which is in conformity with the laws in most countries of the world and no later than the established international norms professional. Is also working to pass a law on combating money laundering.
3 - To allow the creation of a market for trading securities.
4 - to amend the investment law No. (10) 1991 Legislative Decree (7) of / 2000 / and the advantages and exemptions new investor interest to the outside.
5 - the launch of the purchase of foreign exchange by the Commercial Bank of Syria, the government's real price, and start the process of selling according to the priorities and specific sectors.
6 - The conclusion of new agreements to establish free trade zones with a number of Arab countries (Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq) is seeking to liberalize trade and mutual exemption of goods from customs duties, in addition to the full liberalization with Lebanon and with the gradual liberalization (14) Arab countries within the Greater Arab Free Trade Area.
7 - a coordinated tariff DEZINOMRAH tariff Brussels.
8 - The final preparations are under way for the issuance of the Trade Act, which contains several paragraphs to promote the establishment of shareholding companies and explaining the basis of foreign participation, and the opening of branches of foreign companies, and authorizing the holding companies.
9 - has been reduced import duties on raw materials used in industrial production that are not manufactured locally to become (1%) only.
10 - action must be taken to amend the provisions of Foreign Trade to reduce the many conditions and restrictions governing the import process, leading to the abolition of import through the negative list of items prohibited import only.
11 - The examination of the draft reform of the tax system which seeks to achieve justice and an abundance of tax collection, and to reduce the segments of higher taxes on business, industry and raising the minimum tax-free salaries and wages, working under the philosophy of the transfer of tax sources of production and generate income to consumption sites, and Will make a sales tax, will also work to make a unified tax on income.
12 - was the drafting of laws and decrees necessary for the development of the industrial sector, both public and private sectors, according to the following points:
For the public sector:
A - adopt the principle of economic management and accountability for results.
B - the separation of management from ownership.
C - granting financial and administrative independence of public companies.
D - public sector companies subject to the provisions of the Trade Act in terms of pricing policies, employment and wages.
E - the introduction of market mechanism with respect to competition, quality and price.
And - the use of management companies domestic or foreign.
For the private sector:
A - the development of legislation governing the work.
B - Creation of industrial cities equipped with all services.
C - reduction of customs duties on production inputs.
D - secure financing industry.
E - easing approvals required to obtain licenses.
13 - are working on the development of resolution 186 of 1985, on investment incentives in the tourism sector, where they are working on a division of Syria for three tourist areas ranging from tax exemptions 9 to 15 years, giving incentives and additional benefits than is currently in resolution 1 / 6 / 186 /, in addition to the delegation of the Minister of Tourism a number of functions of the Supreme Council for Tourism, which provides time and money to the investor.
14 - The law preserves the rights of the author, is an advanced step on the road to pass a law protecting intellectual property, commercial and industrial accordance with international standards.
15 - The draft of the export strategy is the most important content:
A - The exemption of Syrian origin exports of agricultural and industrial products, as well as the temporary entry for industrialization and re-export of agricultural production tax and income tax profits.
B - developing systems of temporary entry.
C - Creation of administrative positions in the provinces and border posts (single window) in order to facilitate the expeditious completion of export operations.
D - the appointment of commercial attaches in the embassies of Syria.
E - allowing exporters to retain b (100%) of export earnings for use in the payment of the value of imports allowed.
And - create an institution for the development of exports.
16 - action must be taken to restructure the investment office at giving more powers and ensure an independent budget, so that works to promote and attract investment and holding seminars and the issuance of economic studies and prepare an investment map of Qatar.
17 - The abolition of the Legislative Decree / 24 / of 1986 and private penalties for violations of economic, financial dealers in foreign currencies through the Legislative Decree / 6 / to 2000.
18 - The preparation of a program to combat unemployment believes / 440 / A jobs within five years and cost / 50 / l billion. O.
19 - The solution to the problems of overdue debts with all EU countries (France, Italy, Germany).
20 - Creation of the development of a large administrative staff workers in addition to study the effect of the Center for Leadership Development.
21 - The issuance of a permit for the private weekly newspaper specializing in economic issues.
22 - The resolution includes international hospitals receive wages of foreigners in foreign currencies, the provisions of the Investment Law and its amendments.
23 - A new law on social security commensurate with the new economic larger work.
24 - Allowing the establishment of private universities and the opening of branches of Arab and foreign universities
