23rd March 2023, Kathmandu
Former CAN Federation President Er. Binod Dhakal Candidate for Associate Member of FNCCI
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is the largest business organization in Nepal. It was founded in 1952 to promote and protect the interests of Nepal’s private sector. The FNCCI is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that serves as a platform for Nepalese businesses to engage in policy dialogue, networking, and capacity building.
The Federation of National Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is made up of 62 District Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 15 Commodity Associations, and over 30,000 individual members. It is governed by a 63-member Executive Committee, which is elected for a two-year term by the General Assembly. The Executive Committee is responsible for developing policies and strategies for the FNCCI and overseeing its day-to-day operations.
The FNCCI’s primary objective is to promote and protect the interests of the Nepalese private sector. It does so by engaging in policy advocacy, promoting trade and investment, and providing services to its members. The FNCCI plays an active role in formulating policies related to trade, investment, taxation, and other business-related issues. It represents the private sector in various government committees and forums. And advocates for the removal of barriers to trade and investment.
The FNCCI also promotes trade and investment between Nepal and other countries. It organizes trade fairs, exhibitions, and business delegations to promote Nepalese products and services abroad. It also provides information and support to Nepalese businesses seeking to export their products to other countries.
The FNCCI provides a range of services to its members, including training, research, and networking opportunities. It organizes training programs on various business-related topics, such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial management. It also researches issues affecting the Nepalese private sector and provides information to its members on market trends and opportunities. The FNCCI also provides networking opportunities for its members through various events and forums.
In addition to its core activities, the FNCCI also engages in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. It has established the FNCCI Foundation, which supports various social and development initiatives in Nepal. The Foundation focuses on areas such as education, health, and the environment, and works in collaboration with various government and non-governmental organizations.
The FNCCI has played a significant role in the development of Nepal’s private sector. It has been instrumental in advocating for policies and reforms that have created a more conducive environment for businesses to operate in Nepal. It has also played a key role in promoting trade and investment between Nepal and other countries. Which has helped to create jobs and generate economic growth in Nepal.
Former President of CAN Dhakal Candidate for Associate Member of FNCCI
Er. Binod Dhakal is going to be a candidate for the central member of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Dhakal, who is also the former president of the Can Federation, is going to be a candidate for the central member of the associate group.
The current senior vice president Chandra Dhakal will automatically become the president from the upcoming session of the federation. Elections are being held for posts other than the chairman. Umesh Lal Shrestha and Dinesh Shrestha are standing in the same category among the senior vice president aspirants.
Apart from this, Anjan Shrestha and Ramchandra Sanghai are also aspirants. Dhakal, the former president of the CAN Federation, who is closely monitoring the politics of the federation, is going to nominate an associate member from the panel of Umesh Lal Shrestha group. Dhakal said that if he is elected to the federation, he will work with all his efforts for the rights and interests of the private sector.
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI):
What is the FNCCI and what does it do?
The FNCCI is Nepal’s largest business organization, founded in 1952 to promote and protect the interests of the Nepalese private sector. It serves as a platform for Nepalese businesses to engage in policy dialogue, networking, and capacity building.
Who can become a member of the FNCCI?
Any Nepalese individual or business can become a member of the FNCCI. There are 62 District Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 15 Commodity Associations, and over 30,000 individual members in the organization.
What services does the FNCCI provide to its members?
The FNCCI provides a range of services to its members, including training, research, and networking opportunities. It organizes training programs on various business-related topics, such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial management. It also researches issues affecting the Nepalese private sector and provides information to its members on market trends and opportunities.
The FNCCI also provides networking opportunities for its members through various events and forums.
How does the FNCCI promote trade and investment?
The FNCCI promotes trade and investment by organizing trade fairs, exhibitions, and business delegations to promote Nepalese products and services abroad.
It also provides information and support to Nepalese businesses seeking to export their products to other countries.
Additionally, the FNCCI represents the private sector in various government committees and forums and advocates for the removal of barriers to trade and investment.