Suggested outline

• Development history:

The first chamber of commerce was founded in 1599 in Marseille, France.

Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) established in 1989 is an independent body which represents the business community in Lao PDR. It is the nexus between state and private enterprises and represents employers, groups and joint ventures across all agencies that have been established under the laws of Lao PDR. It currently has more than 1000 members represented through Chambers of Commerce in 13 provinces and business associations and groups. That makes LNCCI the largest and most representative business community in Lao PDR

• Mission:

• Provide current information, training seminars and other activities to member
• Collect and gather inquiries and suggestions from business members
• Liaise between government and business members to improve relations
• Organize and attend domestic and international meetings and seminars for idea exchange
• Provide business members with information relating to policies of the party and the government of Lao PDR

• Vision:

• To be the leader of business community in the province of Savannakhet
• To be the center for training in business, trade and investment
• To protect the lights and benefits of Savannakhet’s business community

• Key responsibility

• Negotiate disputes  within the Decree of 316/PM
• Issue and terminate the Certificate of Origin (CO) for export
• Coordinate between state agencies and enterprise units, the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and other international organizations
• Establish and manage sector specific business groups and associations

Others: