The Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs in collaboration with the Statistics Department announces the launch of a survey geared towards assessing Saint Lucia's investment climate on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Ministry of Commerce Conference Room from 10am.

 This Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) survey is conducted every three years and assesses the Regulatory, Institutional, Policy and Administrative environment for doing business in Saint Lucia. The findings will assist both Private and Public Sector organizations in achieving the following: 

To develop a better understanding of the constraints which affect the continued expansion and growth of investments in the sectors; To provide input into the National Investment Policy; To identify priority areas for reforming the business environment; To identify the major constraints investors face and address those constraints in order to boost investor confidence in Saint Lucia as an investment destination 

In this regard, the Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer affairs cordially requests the presence of your media establishment at the launching of this momentous event. For further information please contact the Director of Investment (Ag) Nancy Francis-Charles at 468-4291 or nancy.francis-charles@govt.lc