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Upcoming FICIL meetings
FICIL members are welcome to join FICIL Work Groups and meetings with the policymakers by clicking Register and completing requested information via email. Please note that the number of seats at meetings with the policymakers is limited and assigned on a first come – first served basis, therefore you will receive a confirmation email within 2 working days.
12 Jan– Meeting with the Latvian Minister of Economics- Viktors Valainis
From 10:00 to 11:00 I In person I 2 spots available
Topics include amendments to the labour law, economic collaboration between the Baltic states, and management of State-Owned Companies
15 Jan– FICIL Shadow Economy Combatting WG Meeting
From 16:00 to 17:00 I Online
22 Jan- FICIL Energy & Sustainability WG Meeting
From 9:00 to 10:00 I Online
The Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) is a non-governmental organisation that brings together the largest companies from various countries and sectors that have made significant investments in Latvia, as well as, ten countries’ Chambers of Commerce in Latvia and Stockholm School of Economics in Riga.
Mission
Our mission is to improve Latvia’s business environment and overall competitiveness in attracting foreign investment.
What we do
We utilize the experience and knowledge of our members to provide recommendations to the Latvian government and state institutions.
How we Work
We develop the recommendations through thematic Work Groups and results of our annual research “Sentiment Index”.
Impact
We continuously review progress, collaborate with Government institutions and meet with with the Cabinet of Ministers at the FICIL High Council to agree on future priorities.