Governor Viktor Nazarov presented Russia's first cluster of social innovations

At the plenary session II Victor Nazarov, Head of the Omsk Region, presented the experience of forming a cluster approach to the modernization of the social sphere at the Forum of Social Innovations of the Regions «Cluster of social innovation».

The Moscow region took over the baton of the Forum of Social Innovations of the Regions, which was held for the first time in the Omsk region. Two years later, the Omsk region is once again demonstrating itsё innovation, presenting new developments and projects in Krasnogorsk. Today, the Governor of the Omsk region, Viktor Nazarov, presented the experience of forming a cluster approach in modernizing the social sphere at a plenary session II Forum of Social Innovations of the Regions, which opened under the chairmanship of Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko.

«Our forum - the largest authoritative discussion and presentation platform dedicated toёeffective in the social sphere and ensuring the interaction of all those who form the social environment», - Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the upper house of the Russian parliament, said at the opening of the forum. - «The tradition of its holding is laid down in 2015 at the first Social Innovation Forum in Omsk. During this time, interest in the Forum has grown noticeably. To participate in the second Forum, more than 2 thousands of applications and more 2,5 thousands of projects and initiatives».

The Chairman of the Federation Council noted the intellectual contribution of the Omsk Forum to the formation of legislation on public-private partnerships.ёemployment in the social sphere. According to Valentina Matvienko, social entrepreneurship has great potential, accounting for up to 5 percent of all social initiatives in the country.

The initiative of the Omsk region, put forward at the Omsk forum, on the need for a legislative definition of the very concept and criteria «social entrepreneurship» I received support. Today, the speaker of the Federation Council said that the relevant draft law has already been prepared in the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and now it is very important not to delay its adoption.

Highlights of the first forum, held in Omsk in June 2015 of the year, the footage of the video shown to the participants of the plenary session reminded. Handing over the floor to the Governor of Omsk for a report, Valentina Matvienko noted that today anotherё one tradition of the Forum - a symbolic transfer of the baton of its holding from the region to the region, as was done by the Governor of the Omsk region Viktor Nazarov.

More than six years ago, the Omsk region was one of the first in the country to develop social entrepreneurship. «First, we opened private kindergartens and boarding houses for the elderly, then various rehabilitation and wellness centers. New niches are being explored.: sports, tourism, social services», - said the Governor Viktor Nazarov. – «Over time, we came to understand that we need a structure that will consolidate social entrepreneurs and coordinate their work. And this year we have created a cluster of social innovations. The first in Russia».

According to Governor Viktor Nazarov, the advantages of the cluster are that entrepreneurs unite and provide a whole range of services together. «For example, children can receive medical services without leaving kindergarten. Or another example - people with disabilities, while in the rehabilitation center, can simultaneously learn how to work on a computer. Every day, the services of the cluster members are used by about 640 residents of the region».

The head of the region, Viktor Nazarov, noted that the cluster gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand the scale of their business, share costs and risks among several players, increase market stability, and solve problems not alone and without mistakes. «The pioneers».

«Today, there are enough tools to support cluster development at the federal level, but they are focused on traditional production clusters. Their adjustment is required, taking into account the specifics of the social sphere. I would like to see ways of solving this difficult task reflected in the resolution of the second forum.», - Governor Viktor Nazarov expressed his wish. - «It is important that issues of access of non-governmental organizations to the provision of social services will be discussed here. In the Omsk region, we are fulfilling this task of President Vladimir Putin. Three years ago, the share of non-governmental organizations in the total number of those providing social services was only 2%, Then now - It's been about 18%».

Passing the baton of the forum to his colleague, the head of the Moscow region Andrey VorobёGovernor Viktor Nazarov congratulated the audience on the opening of the second Forum and wished them fruitful work.