reached BGN 10,788.9 mln in the first half of this year, which is 5.2% up from the year ago period, National Statistics Institute reported. The 6-month per capita GDP totals BGN 1,314. The value added in the economy is BGN 9,345.4 mln or 5.8% more than in the same period last year. The private sector generates 65.7% of the value added, marking a 16.2% rise from the previous year. The public sector realises 9.9% less value added than in the first 6 months of 1999. The services generate 9.2% more value added. The industrial sector reports a 7.5% increase, while the agricultural sector cut its producing activity in the first six months by 12.9%. Investments have increased by 14.2% and account for 14% of GDP