New Joint Economic Forum |30 May 2025

The inaugural meeting of the newly established Joint Economic Forum yesterday at State House (Photo: Kurtrine Albert)

Private sector takes the lead

By Sunny Esparon

For the first time, the private sector holds the majority of representation in a national economic forum, marking a significant shift in the government’s approach to collaboration with business stakeholders.

The inaugural five-hour meeting of the newly established Joint Economic Forum was held yesterday afternoon at State House, following the initial strategic consultative meeting on May 15, between President Wavel Ramkalawan, the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry Devika Vidot, and key business associations.

Like the previous meeting, representatives from different associations and entities that are registered under a legal framework were present, as well as the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The forum is scheduled monthly but could even be weekly should the need arises; it will be up to SCCI and the private sector to decide on its frequency.

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