Established in 1995, the Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG) is the peak body representing the private sector in Papua New Guinea across all sectors, promoting the importance and role of economic growth, freedom and enterprise.

Providing a unified voice, we ensure the views and issues of the business community – those concerning our economic, social and political environment – are expressed in a well-researched and consolidated manner.We work with government and other associated bodies to frame policy, take part in debate and support initiatives that generate economic growth for the wellbeing of Papua New Guinea and its people.

We keenly pursue links with like business organisations in the Pacific and Asia regions.

Focus

As an autonomous and non-profit organisation, BCPNG is engaged in a wide range of activities with a focus on objective and independent policy research. We foster dialogue and debate between the public sector, the private sector and academia.

In general, our programmes are centred towards the following areas of national interest:

1. Law and Order, Security and Foreign Affairs
2. National and International Ecomonic Affairs
3. Strategies for Nation-Building and National Unity
4. Telecommunications, Technology and Industry
5. Facilitating trade, investment and information seminars.

Vision Statement

 The Business Council aspires to be the peak body representing the private sector in Papua New Guinea across all sectors, promoting the importance and role of economic growth, freedom and enterprise.

We will work with government and other associated bodies to frame policy, take part in debate and support the initiatives that generate economic growth for the well being of Papua New Guinea and its people (Issue 0 29-03-06)

Mission Statement

The Business Council's Mission is to serve its Members well and to be proactive in representing the interests of the private sector to government and public institutions. This will be done by engaging in research, framing policy and by conducting informed dialogue and debate.

The Business Council will remain an a-political organisation that utilises knowledgeable and skilled people from business and academia to deliver value-for-money services.

The most affordable and best technologies will be utilised to gather and share information that is relevant to the business community.

The organisation will foster new business and leadership talent and will apply sound business ethics and practices. Good management, personnel and sound management procedures will ensure that the organisation remains well-run even during times of raid growth. (Issue 0 Date 29.03.06)

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