March 11, 2016: You are hereby invited to cover the launch of the National Tripartite Advisory Council (NTAC) on Tuesday 15th March, 2016 from 10:00 am at the Diplomatic Centre, La Fantasie Road, St. Anns.
The Mission of NTAC is to give effect to commitments, as articulated in the Official Policy Framework of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, with regard to facilitating tripartite engagement, dialogue and consultation and to promote consensus building and democratic involvement among key stakeholders on national development issues.
Cabinet further agreed that the Terms of Reference of NTAC shall include the following:
1. Oversight over Implementation of Government policy as enshrined in Vision 2030.
2. Identification and review of Sustainable National Development Goals.
3. Development of a culture of Innovation, Invention and use of Initiative.
4. Enhancing the level of productivity in all sectors of national endeavour.
5. Development of a national campaign on productivity and proper work ethics.
6. Creation of additional job opportunities.
7. Maximisation of the use of Science and Technology.
8. Focussing attention on the needs of the poor, the socially displaced and the most vulnerable in our society.
9. The maintenance of industrial peace and harmony nation-wide.
Cabinet also agreed that NTAC will be made up of 19 members: six (6) each from the Private Sector and the Labour Movement, six (6) from the Government and one (1) from the Tobago House of Assembly.
The Chairperson of NTAC will be the Minister of Planning and Development. Editors and/or Heads of News are kindly asked to indicate, no later than Monday 14th March at 10:00 am, the names of persons who will cover this event for their respective media houses. To so do, please contact Ms Geeta Manoo at 622-1625 ext. 4021 or via email at manoog@gov.tt
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For further information please contact:
The Communications Unit
Office of the Prime Minister
868-622-1625