NCC organized the first National Conference on Industry and
Commerce in the year 1965. It paved the way for the formation of the Federation
of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). It is an umbrella
organization of the Nepalese private sector. It was established in 1965 with
the aim of promoting business and industry while protecting the rights and
interests of business and industrial communities. The vision of FNCCI is -
'Leading the Nation's Economic Progress.'
Formation of FNCCI:
The FNCCI is formed by its members. It has four types of
members- District and Municipality level Chambers, Commodity and Sectoral
Associations, Leading Public and Private Sector Undertakings and Bi-national
Chamber.
Organization of FNCCI:
There are three councils such as District or Municipality
Council, Commodity Council and Employers' council within FNCCI looking after
the specific interests of the various segments of its member. The Employers'
Council, a permanent organ of the FNCCI, acts as the national organization of
Employers.
The Membership Committee scrutinizes the applications for
membership and submits a recommendation to the Executive Committee for the
decision to grant membership of FNCCI.
Committees, Forums, and Councils:
The Executive Committee forms various Committees, Forums, and
Council which generally focus on the sectorial; and other specialized
activities. The FNCCI has at present 25 sectoral and bi-lateral Forums and
Councils. It includes Political Coordination Forum, Industry, and Commerce
Forum, Nepal-China Non-governmental Forum and so on. Some of the examples of
Committees are the bank, finance, insurance, cottage and small industry,
custom, and excise, fair and exhibition committees etc.
The FNCCI Secretariat:
For the function of the FNCCI or effective day-to-day operation
of the FNCCI, there is a professional Secretariat which is appointed by the
Executive Committee. It has a business library, training unit, HRD, database
computer unit, display hall and conference or meeting halls besides office
bearers and administrative wings supported by professional and support staff.
- It
plays a catalytic role in the business and industrial development and
establishes sound industrial relations in the country.
- To
reinforces business community's commitment to the society.
- To
provide advisory services to government and lobbies.
- To
foster cooperation with related national and foreign organizations.
- To
provide up to date information services to business and government and the
community at large.
- To
create awareness and support for business and industry efforts on issues
affecting business.
References:
Khanal, Soma Raj, Surendra Thapa Aslami and Sitaram Dhakal.Business
Studies.Kathmandu: Taleju Prakashan, 2067.
Pant, Prem Raj, Business Studies.Kathmandu: Buddha Academic
Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
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