Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are to– (a) promote and foster an atmosphere of ever increasing confidence, understanding, partnership and collaboration between the public sector and private sector of Belize, on Economic Development Council [CAP. 285:02 5 macro-economic issues that are important in increasing Belize’s competitiveness; (b) establish the Economic Development Council as a primary forum in Belize for dialogue between the public sector and private sector, by enshrining in law the existing mechanism bearing that name; and (c) create a more efficient business climate, which, by extension, is expected to increase employment and encourage the economic growth and development of Belize.