As of early March, some AZM340 billion in profit were

earned by economic entities excluding agricultural enterprises. 68% of the revenues were contributed by the industrial sector, 15% transport, 4% communication, 10% construction and the rest financial meditation.

66% of the profit was made in oil production and refining.*фHousing construction at gov’t expense down

In January-February 2001, new apartment buildings with total space of 39,500 square meters, or 4.4% over 2000, were commissioned.

The share of apartment buildings built at the government’s expense is declining by the year. In 2001, the indicator made up only 3.7%, while the rest of apartments were built by the population.*