You are kindly invited to Joint Chamber Discussion: Economic Outlook for Latvia: inflation, taxes and budget on the frontline on 29 November at Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel. The event is organised by Irish Latvian Chamber of Commerce and British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia.

TOPIC:
Annual inflation reached a record of 22% in September in Latvia. With geopolitical tensions causing even more uncertainty, the Baltics, whose economics demonstrated resilience over the pandemic, are now facing even more challenges. A panel of speakers will discuss the current situation with the focus on inflation, taxes and budget and offer their assessment and expectations for the economic outlook of Latvia.

SPEAKERS:

- Juris Pūce
  Member of the Board at Latvian Economists Association

Dana Reizniece-Ozola
Deputy Chair of FIDE Board,
Ex-Minister for Finance,
Ex-Minister for Economics

- Andris Strazds
  Adviser to the Council at Latvijas Banka

Aiva Vīksna
Chairperson of the Board at Association “LĪDERE”,
Member of 14th Saeima

MODERATOR:
Mārtiņš Bondars
Member of the Board at Latvian Economists Association

AGENDA:

8:00 – 9:00 Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 Discussion followed by Q&A
10:30 – 11:00 Informal Networking

REGISTRATION:
Admission: 30 EUR for Chamber members, 45 EUR for non-members
Date&time: Tuesday, 29 November 2022 at 9:00 (breakfast from 8:00)
Venue: Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel, Reimersa iela 1, Rīga

On 29 November at Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel members and friends of British and Irish Chambers of
Commerce in Latvia gathered to hear latest insights on economic outlook for Latvia.
The discussion expert panel consisted of Juris Pūce (Member of the Board at Latvian Economists
Association), Dana Reizniece-Ozola (Deputy Chair of FIDE Board, Ex-Minister for Finance, Ex-Minister for
Economics) and Andris Strazds (Adviser to the Council at Latvijas Banka) and was moderated by Mārtiņš
Bondars (Member of the Board at Latvian Economists Association).

While discussing the topic three areas emerged as priorities for future development – energy, education and defense. These were
reviewed from various angles and were returned to again in the second part of the discussion when the guests had the opportunity to ask questions. Attendees actively took part and it was an engaging exchange that probably could have lasted twice as long.

We would like to thank all the speakers for participating and addressing the guests!