.: IBFB :.

International Business Forum of Bangladesh

Background

Business advocacy has become a very important and necessary part of most6 nations law making process. The business community in Bangladesh has the potential to play a crucial role in strengthening Bangladesh’s democracy. This constituency has the education, ability, will and most importantly, in numbers, the power to push for economic reform and a business friendly environment for all. Clearly there is need to identify the core economic issues and present solution to the policy makers in a more cohesive manner to prioritize needs where the national economy would benefit the most. The potential of a truly non-partisan international business forum made up of business people and intellectuals who are interested in solving problems and proposing policies for the economic development of Bangladesh.

Who we are

IBFB represents non-partisan, Bangladeshi and foreign business owners whose goal is to identify nationwide common business challenges and present solutions which will have impact on public policy reform.

Efforts of IBFB are to

  Improve the business climate by addressing key issues such as high bank inter4est rates, tax evasion, transport, inefficiencies, bureaucratic red tape, etv.
     Articulate better business practices/policies to the general public and relevant government agencies.
     Act as a central clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information relating to current or propo9sed business policies.
     Promote and safeguard the economic and trade interest of its members through exchange of information.
     Assist in and support voluntary and self help initiatives through endeavors and programmers to improve the business climate.
     Increase the public awareness of less effective economic policies by working with the media.
     Improve the business friendly environment and develop necessary infrastructure.
     Reducing corruption for the wellbeing of the country’s economy.

IBFB’s key goal is to contribute to policy formation and reform through harnessing the “power” of its members. Special emphasis will be placed on helping business firms tackling their pressing issues. In IBFB’s advocacy, priorities are member driven. IBFB members formulate the annual business agenda based on their needs and priorities. In addition, IBFB contracts internationally renowned market research companies to conduct nationwide public opinion research, which is used to identify key concerns of independent business owners. In a very strategic and organized approach, IBFB lobby’s w3ith the government for reform for propose new polices.

Why Join IBFB?

You would benefit from more transparent business policies.
     Your business would thrive in a fair and improved business environment.
     You are committed to improving Bangladesh economy and will do your part to level the playing fiels.
     You will do your part to harness the power of the business group and make contributions to reform policies.
     You are interested in being a member of a democratic organization where elections take place every three years by secret ballot and there are transparent procedures in place.
     You are interested in networking with other foreign businesses in Bangladesh who are also eager to see sound economic policies.
     You will receive training form international business association experts who have been successful in impacting policies in their own counties.
     You will help formulate a business agenda, lobby the government for change and device solid policies at IBFB meetings and seminars.
     You are interested in team work, where team members will be working together at identifying problems, opportunities and at the same time proposing solutions.
     IBFB encourages contribution for individuals who intend to express their thoughts and imagination towards promoting economic development of the country. .

IBFB Committees