Due to their small market size and isolation from world markets, Forum Island Countries often have trouble attracting investment from the rest of their own region and the rest of the world.  For example, the performance of Forum Island Countries in the World Bank’s Doing Business Indicators is poor. 

In earlier consultations, we’ve received feedback that the private sector in the region would like to see improvements with respect to registering a business, trade transaction costs and visa requirements which restrict business travel.  With respect to the movement of business persons, there has been discussion about creating a Forum-wide business travel card (based on the APEC model). 

The Forum Secretariat is now seeking feedback on how we can improve the investment environment in the region. 

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your email address?

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* 3. How did you hear about this consultation?

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* 4. What are the major barriers to business investment in the region, especially from other Forum Island Countries?

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* 5. What mechanisms can we use to improve business mobility in the region, including the movement of business persons?

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* 6. Do you think a Forum-wide business travel card would be useful and if so, how would it benefit you?

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