About NCPC

Both the Private and Public Sectors were Desirous of Establishing the NCPC.

The NCPC is critical as it helps with the following:
Identification and analysis of issues that affect St. Lucia’s competitive position within the global environment.To provide information to the government, the private sector, labour unions and academia, as well as the general public, on the importance, magnitude and implications of national productivity and competitiveness.Identification of issues and public policies that will help drive productivity and economic growth and provide real impact to all stakeholders in the space in which they operate.

The NCPC is Expected to Undertake Research in the Following:

Employment and wages patterns
Industry practices
Productivity
Trade policy
Research and development strategies
Social strategies and policies
Business and government governance

The NCPC Council

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council comprise representatives from the public and private sectors, academia, the trade union and employers federation who provide strategic guidance and oversight to the National Competitiveness and Productivity Unit in the achievement of the overall mandate of the NCPC.

Gerald Bergasse -

Chairman - National Competitiveness and Productivity Council

Nicholas Barnard

Vice President St. Lucia Manufacturers Association

Jemma Lafeuille

Director Research znd Policy Unit - Ministry of Finance Economic Growth Job Creation External Affairs and Public Service

Theodora Sylvester

Lecturer at the Division of Arts Science and General Studies - SALCC

Roycelyn St Hill-Howell

Ag. Director Investment Co-ordination Unit Ministry of Commerce, International Trade Investment Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs

Dr Malcom A J Charles

Chartered Management and HRD Consultant - ACS Corporate Consulting INC

Cyprian Montrope

President Civil Service Association, Vice President Trade Union Federation

Brian Louisy

Executive Director - St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture

NCPU Staff

The mandate of the NCPC is undertaken by five staff members who from the National Competitiveness and Productivity Unit in the Department of Finance. The staff members include:

The Director of NCPC
The Secretary to the Director
An Economist
A programme Officer
A Communications Officer/Specialist