Lukashenko outlines approach to improving scientific activity
09.02.2026
MINSK (
BelTA) – Funding for scientific activity and the remuneration of scientists should depend primarily on results, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the draft decree on improving scientific activity in the country, BelTA has learned.
“I had quite a few questions after reviewing the draft decree, and I would like to discuss them with you. At the previous meeting (the meeting to discuss the development of the scientific sector and the activities of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 21 November 2025), we agreed that when it comes to money, to payment, the mechanism is one, which is to pay for results. If there is a result, we pay. If there is no result, there will be no money. No matter how our undoubtedly intelligent scientists present this issue,” the head of state emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko requested a report on how the draft decree ensures the achievement of goals and what instruments are proposed for this purpose.
In addition to Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik, the meeting participants included Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi, Chairman of the State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov, Vice Premier Viktor Karanikevich, Education Minister Andrei Ivanets, Finance Minister Vladislav Tatarinovich.
“I had quite a few questions after reviewing the draft decree, and I would like to discuss them with you. At the previous meeting (the meeting to discuss the development of the scientific sector and the activities of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 21 November 2025), we agreed that when it comes to money, to payment, the mechanism is one, which is to pay for results. If there is a result, we pay. If there is no result, there will be no money. No matter how our undoubtedly intelligent scientists present this issue,” the head of state emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko requested a report on how the draft decree ensures the achievement of goals and what instruments are proposed for this purpose.
In addition to Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik, the meeting participants included Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi, Chairman of the State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov, Vice Premier Viktor Karanikevich, Education Minister Andrei Ivanets, Finance Minister Vladislav Tatarinovich.