OREANDA-NEWS. August 16, 2012. Belarus’ government is set to implement an investment programme worth Br186.1 billion (USD 22.3 million) to facilitate a technical upgrade of the country’s canning industries in 2012-2015.

According to the programme, foreign bank loans will account for Br87.6 billion (USD 10.5 million) of the total funding, with Belarus’ government expected to provide Br44.812 (USD 5.4 million) in loan guarantees.

As a result of the investment programme, Belarus’ canning industries are expected to boost output 6.7% by 2016.