The NCS Process

 

Prior to the May 2006 Presidential Summit on Private Sector Development and presentation of Draft II of the NCS, H.E. President Jagdeo had asserted

“We must now … make our number one strategic economic priority the goal of enhancing the competitiveness of our economy to deliver greater economic growth.”

In-line with delivering on this vision, the Commerce Division of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce had produced, in collaboration with the Office of the President, a Draft Policy Discussion Paper, “Enhancing National Competitiveness: Implementing the National Strategy.” ( 748KB)

The paper outlined Government’s initial assessment of progress so far in strengthening national competitiveness and diversifying Guyana’s economy. Importantly, the paper also set out an initial assessment of the actions necessary to deliver a step-change in the competitiveness of Guyana’s economy, in order to support the next wave of economic growth. The actions were summarised in a set of high-level policy recommendations.

Comments and views on the draft paper were welcomed.

Previous Publications in the NCS Process

Download the Draft Policy Discussion Paper Enhancing National competitiveness - Implementing the National Strategy (748KB) Download a document that sets out the process for finalising the paper. Finalising the Policy Discussion Paper (34KB) [Download the free Adobe® Reader™] Comments to the National Competitiveness Strategy Unit Anna Morris Senior Economist Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce 229 South Road, Georgetown Tel: +592 225 2280 Fax: +592 225 4310 E-mail: amorris@mintic.gov.gy Comments to the PSC Gitanjali Singh 157 Waterloo St. Georgetown Tel: +592 225 0977 Fax: +592 225 0978 Email: info@psc.org.gy

The Consultation Process for Finalising “Enhancing National Competitiveness” Document

In July, the Minister sent the draft paper to Private Sector organisations, companies and individuals. The Government wanted the policy recommendations reflected in the paper to be reviewed and analysed by a wide group of stakeholders, in order to gather analysis and build consensus on how the recommendations, and the overall strategy, can be improved. In particular, the Government wished for active engagement of the private sector in this process.

To this end, in November, an agreement was reached with the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on the process to be followed in reviewing the Draft “Enhancing National Competitivness: Implementing the National Strategy” document. The steps in the consultation process are outlined in this document ( 34KB) and it was agreed that the PSC would lead and coordinate the process of gathering feedback from the Guyanese private sector.