The High Council meeting 2018 was held on 6-7 June.

The key theme for the 22nd High Council 2018 meeting is “Building Trust”. Trust is an important element for the success of public policies, reforms and contributes to sustainable economic growth. Lack of trust compromises the willingness of people and business to respond to public policies and thus can also limit economic development of the country. Respect for the rule of law, sound use of public funds, enforcing law and engaging with citizens are all important contributors towards building trust.

The sub-themes will cover specific issues where FICIL sees the need for improving business environment and will include topics relating to labour availability and quality, digital performance and competitiveness, rule of law and economic crimes, energy and waste management, transport and logistics.

The High Council is a two-day event. It starts with an internal meeting among FICIL members. The afternoon is dedicated to a public panel discussion that on 2018 focuses on Latvia’s digital performance and competitiveness and the rule of law and transparency. The discussion is followed by a reception in the evening. The second day (first half of the day) is dedicated to the meeting with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers.

 Locations: please scroll down to see the map of all the venues.

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Disclaimer:

Please also note that a photographer will be present in the High Council to photograph all events for illustration and information purposes. Please let us know, if you do not want to be photographed. In case you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact FICIL office at ficil@www.ficil.lv tel. +371 67217201.

Honorary Chairperson
Charlotte Norrby
Divisional Head of Credits Eastern Europe, SEB

Since 2011 Mrs Norrby is a Divisional Head of Credits Eastern Europe and member of Baltic Division Management Group at SEB. Charlotte is an experienced manager in the banking industry, including leading large organisations with full P&L, balance sheet and risk responsibilities. She has had domestic as well as international assignments that have included major restructuring and development of business. Charlotte has been a FICIL board member from 2007 to 2010 therefore knows FICIL very well and has good knowledge about challenges foreign investors face in Latvia.

Position Paper for High Council meeting 2018
Media
Press conference after the High Council meeting at the Cabinet of Ministers 07.06.2018 (LV)
FICIL highlights the reputational issues of the financial sector (LV)
FICIL “Building Trust”: Small country, big potential (ENG)
FICIL “Building Trust”: Tackling economic crime (ENG)
Location

FICIL Internal meeting

Krāsotāju iela 12

6 June at 9:00, venue: Koka Rīga; FICIL members only

Lunch

Aleksandra čaka iela 100

6 June at 12:00, venue: Paviljons Ziedoņdārzs; FICIL members only

Public panel discussion

Strēlnieku iela 4a

6 June at 13:30, venue: SSE Riga; open for public

Reception

Doma laukums 1

6 June at 18.00, venue: Gūtenbergs Terase; invitations only

Meeting with the Government of Latvia

Brīvības bulvāris 36

7 June at 8:30, venue: Cabinet of Ministers

FICIL Internal meeting

6 June at 9:00, venue: Koka Rīga; FICIL members only

Lunch

6 June at 12:00, venue: Paviljons Ziedoņdārzs; FICIL members only

Public panel discussion

6 June at 13:30, venue: SSE Riga; open for public

Reception

6 June at 18.00, venue: Gūtenbergs Terase; invitations only

Meeting with the Government of Latvia

7 June at 8:30, venue: Cabinet of Ministers