Statement of Purpose
The Fiji Chapter for Indigenous Business Network is a charitable, voluntary and non-profit organization of indigenous persons who collectively represent the diversity of their unique business interest, traditions, cultures and values that exist within Fiji's wider society. The FCIBN shall exist to foster mutual business entrepreneurship and back up financial advisory support
services between its members; to co-ordinate action, and/or to act, on behalf of any or all of these in respect of all issues and to act in an advisory and consultative capacity as and when required. Vision : Connect, inspire, mobilize and support the sustainable
development of indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs
in Fiji. Our goal : to provide business opportunities, broaden market share,
improve access to financial markets, roll-over economic
benefits from major resource developments
and increase prosperity to Fiji's economy. Our Mandate : to encourage and support economic/business growth by:-
• Increasing Indigenous peoples’ participation in businesses;
• Promoting Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs;
• Inspiring Indigenous and industry partnerships, working towards
increased investment and economic activity;
• Creating sustainable pathways for all indigenous Fijians. Role & Output
• Providing an effective, efficient & sound administrative structure.
• Appropriate leadership and prudent management
• Ensure enough funding is available at all times
• Appropriate funding allocation
• networking with all stakeholders (local & overseas) in government and
private organizations
• Networking Dbase & Website
• Develop programmes & activities
• Programme and activities manual
• Apply for grants;
- office equipment
- stationeries
- salary & wages
• budget & funding schedule
• Institutional strengthening programme (ISP)
• Staff training manual
• Community Capacity Building workshops/meetings
• Annual Activity Schedule & Completion Reports
• Coordinating the activities of stakeholder agencies
• Networking Dbase
• On-going monitoring & evaluation of programmes
• Continuous improvement & sustained outputs
Critical Facts
• FCIBN is comprised of Indigenous and business leaders
• Members are drawn from all across Fiji’s 14 Provinces and those residing
overseas who subscribe to the articles and purposes of FCIBN.
• To improve Indigenous participation in Fiji’s economy.
