Mon, Jun 17, 2002 - Page 10 News List

Image building abroad a tough sell

STRATEGY The government may be putting the cart before the horse as it attempts to lure foreign tourists and investors but lacks sufficient infrastructure to attract them

By Richard Dobson  /  STAFF REPORTER

"Given the number of changes in the leadership of the government's economic team over the past two years, this finding is not surprising," the chamber's White Paper stated, referring to the numerous reshuffling of Cabinet posts in the last two years.

"Such frequent changes have not helped build business confidence or establish clear economic policies," the paper said.

While the government's role as a salesman continues to be honed, perhaps some introspection about how it could improve its role as manager is overdue.

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