The Minister of Finance – I. Šimonytė was presented with an award during Investors‘ Forum annual meeting.

Investors‘ Forum annual meeting  was held on June 12th, 2012. During the meeting, investors reported about what has been done to strengthen Lithuanian economy and ensure futher development of businesses. Lithuanian minister of Finance, I. Šimonytė was presented with an award “For transparent and responsible” activities by investors and their fostering initiative “Clear wave”.

“Investors’ Forum and its members in Lithuania is an  example that all organizations can sustainably move forward, and lead by example. We can be proud, that the best achievements were accomplished by co-operation with businesses, government institutions and society”, – says Investors’ Forum executive director Rūta Skyrienė.

According to R. Skyrienė, „Investors‘ Forum“ had reached the number of 50 members in 2011, therefore, it renewed „Investors‘ Forum“ strategy up until 2014. „The organization has grown and matured, that is why we have to take more and more responsibilities to solve the most imminent issues of the country and set the priorities of conducting business“, says R. Skyrienė. According to her, „Investors‘ Forum“ has started 2012 by honouring investors, government institutions, socially responsible firms and business journalists that help to promote business environment and the growth of the economy, in „Annual Investors‘ Forum awards.”

In 2012, „Investors‘ Forum“ has also taken initiatives with government to reduce shadow economy in Lithuania, and continued to reinforce relationships with other business acociations.