IV Economic Forum of Young Leaders
September, 08 - 12, 2009, Nowy Sącz, Poland

In Central and Eastern Europe lies a big potential

In his speech Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland emphasizes the great potential that lies in Central and Eastern Europe. GDP of the whole region is higher than of Russia. There are special cultural relations, values, such as family and other elements that make this region special. The cooperation in this region is crucial. We need in the whole continent and in our country inspiration and innovation. It’s good when we use others’ experience and then apply it on our ground taking into account the specifics of our situation and case, what introduces innovation. Another issue that was touched upon was the state role and the regulations. Before the crisis neo-liberal doctrines forced by many people were against any form of regulation. The crisis proved that regulations are necessary.
Concerning the Economic Forum of Young Leaders, it’s good that it promotes the networking attitude. It gives the direct possibility to communicate. It builds the potential of contacts for the future. It will result in the future when young leaders will take up important roles in public role.

The tradition of the Forum of Young Leaders in Nowy Sącz are meetings with politicians. Among today's guest there was Waldemar Pawlak who emphasised that he tries to show youth Poland and this part of Europe also in the historic context.

Leszek Zegzda, voivodship marshall met with young leaders.

For Zygmunt Berdychowski, Programme Director of the Economic Forum in Krynica there is cooperation with youth which important.