Chamber of Commerce requests improvement in doing business in Fiji

The Fiji Chamber of Commerce has requested for improvements in doing business in Fiji as part of its 2016 National Budget submission.

Chamber President, Peter Mazey says members have expressed their views on the struggles and frustrations of dealing with the government delivery mechanism.

Mazey says during the chamber’s annual general meeting this year, challenges posed to the business and investment creation included inadequate activity in the capital market and the need to improve skills in the workforce.

He says challenges such as government bureaucracy and its slow processes and the need to assist Small and Micro Enterprises in an effective manner.

Mazey says they intend to increase their discussion with the government on policy formulation processes so that they can pro-actively contribute to the refining of policies affecting business.

He adds this way, they want to create a thriving business and private sector which is the sign of a growing and healthy economy.

Finance Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will deliver the 2016 National Budget address on Friday.