Economic Development Council Act (Cap. 285:02). Country/Territory Belize Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Internal trade International trade Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act lays down provisions for the establishment, functions and administration of the Economic Development Council. The objectives of this Act are: (I) strengthening the partnership and collaboration between the public and private sectors, (II) increasing Belize’s competitiveness, and (III) generating employment and encouraging the economic growth and development of Belize. The Economic Development Council consists of ten representatives from the public and private sectors, including the agriculture sector. Full text English Website www.agm.gov.bz