Productivity Takes Centre Stage In St. Lucia Recently
The Government of Saint Lucia in collaboration with the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) organised a "Productivity Awareness Week" between October 13 - 18, 2014.
This initiative formed part of the Government's overall thrust to promote the awareness of productivity and to also showcase initiatives that are being undertaken by both the private and public sectors geared towards the promotion of productivity. The exercise assisted in inculcating productivity-consciousness among the citizenry and its theme was "Enhancing Productivity is our Responsibility".
Executive Director of Compete Caribbean, Sylvia Dohnert delivered remarks at the Official Opening Ceremony. The NCPC is actively supported by Compete Caribbean through the Program's efforts to strengthen that agency in St. Lucia.
Objectives for the week were:
1. To foster an awareness/understanding of productivity at all levels of society
2. To discuss measures that can be taken to enhance productivity in this current economic climate (both within the private and public sectors)
3. To begin the process of inculcating a mindset change in our citizens
Prior to the commencement of the week of activities, an essay competition with productivity as its theme was held throughout secondary schools. The competition targeted students from forms 3 - 5. There was also be a debating competition held amongst the various divisions of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.