The newly elected chairman of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Mr. Wilson Nancy, paid a courtesy call on President James Michel at State House this afternoon. He was accompanied by the Secretary General of the SCCI, Mrs. Juliette Sicobo-Azaïs, and the outgoing chairman Mr. Marco Francis.

President Michel and Mr. Nancy discussed the importance for consultations and partnerships to be developed by the Government and the private sector, and the role of the SCCI in bringing the views and concerns of the private sector to the attention of the Government.

They spoke about the need to improve the business environment and remove delays and layers of bureaucracy in the creation of businesses and their operating licenses.

Mr. Nancy spoke about his plans to promote the ‘Made in Seychelles’ brand as well as encourage innovation and market research in the private sector. He also said he would defend the independence of the SCCI and ensure that different perspectives are shared by the private sector when engaging with the Government.

The President and Mr. Nancy agreed to encourage private sector engagement in government policy-making and oversight of public bodies.

President Michel also thanked the outgoing chairman of the SCCI, Mr. Marco Francis, for his hard work and numerous accomplishments during his tenure.