Role of NCIA
The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) is the statutory body responsible for providing direction, devising policies and strategies that promote and accelerate the development of the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER).
Established in 2008 under Act 687, NCIA catalyses and implements high value-added development projects and programmes, and also promotes private sector participation in the region.
The functions of NCIA
Establish Direction, Policies & Strategies
To establish direction, policies and strategies in relation to the development within NCER and develop the NCER Master Plan.
Promote International Competitiveness
To promote, stimulate, facilitate and enhance the international competitiveness of NCER as a centre for agriculture, manufacturing, education, trade, investment, logistics, and tourism destination.
Recommend Investors' Incentives
To recommend to the relevant Government Entities on the incentives to be given to investors in NCER.
Promote Economic & Social Development
To promote, stimulate, facilitate, coordinate and undertake the economic and social development of NCER.