The Employers Consultative Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ECA) is of the view that the Budget presentation was not as compelling as anticipated.  Although the figures presented seemed to be fairly balanced with respect to grants, incentives and austerity measures, there was an obvious dearth of tangible measures for improving the quality of life for ALL citizens in respect of programmes that meaningfully support economic growth, encourage investment in diversification initiatives, improve the efficiency of our public institutions, promote effective waste management and most importantly, ensure the safety of all citizens.