Introduction
The Private Sector Commission of Guyana was established in 1992 by five Private Sector Associations with the aim of bringing together all Private Sector Organs and Business Entities under the purview of being one national body.
The Commission is governed by a Council which is comprised of the Heads of all Sectoral Member Organizations and a number of elected corporate members. The Council is headed by the Chairman who can serve a maximum of two consecutive one-year terms. Any Chairman who has served two consecutive terms may be eligible for subsequent re-election after a three-year period.
The overall activities of the Commission are coordinated by an Executive Management Committee which comprises the following elected officials: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer. The Executive Director is a member of the Committee by appointment.
Mission Statement
“To be the leading advocate for the private sector on articulated and shared positions on national issues which will promote socio-economic growth and development through the creation of strategic partnerships with the Government and other stakeholders.”
Core Values
Value our members
Respect all stakeholders
Self discipline and structure to achieve results
Regular communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Honesty, integrity and independence in all matters.
Cohesion and unity amongst members and other stakeholders, including the wider society.
Professionalism and high ethical standards
Embrace initiatives to mitigate climate change
Commit to excellence and competence
Promote innovativeness among staff, members and businesses
Performance Drivers
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Member Satisfaction
The PSC strives to provide an efficient and effective service to satisfy the needs of its members.
02
Proactivity
The PSC strives to ensure that opportunities are capitalized upon, and solutions and remedies are developed to mitigate threats.
Advocacy
The PSC takes a leading role in advocating the interests of its members and the private sector, with a view to fostering socioeconomic growth and development in Guyana.
Strategic Priority Areas
Economic Growth and Development
To advocate for, provide leadership and promote activities and projects for all members and stakeholders that will create a platform to foster development in Guyana.
Exports and Investments
To partner with all members and stakeholders to develop and sustain plans for increasing the competitiveness of Guyanese products and Guyana with the CSME and the related global arrangements.
Information and Communication
To collect and share information to better inform the private sector.
Governance and Security
To work towards ensuring that proper systems of governance and security are in place to encourage investments.
Harmonizing and Creating Alliances
To create the environment necessary to encourage and facilitate harmonization among members and to continue to build alliances nationally, regionally, and internationally, including with the donor agencies.
Human Resources Retention and Development
To work with all stakeholders to develop policies and procedures that will reverse brain drain and provide adequate training to better serve the needs of the country.