The idea of forming Chamber of Commerce for the Dayak Community was mooted during a seminar in Kuala Lumpur held in April 2002, under the sponsorship of YB Tan Sri Bernard Dompok and YB Datuk Amar Leo Moggie and officiated by YAB Dr. Mahathir. The seminar discussed in detail the issue of the lack of participation by Dayak in the field of trade, commerce and industry despite 30 years of implementation of the New Economic Policy that was tasked to increase Bumiputera participation in business. It was suggested the Dayak community need to organize themselves properly in order to avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the government. Hence, Dayak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) was formed and was registered on the 11th of January 2003. In May 2001, DCCI established its Capacity Building Unit which is entrusted to continually monitor and organise training programmes, seminars and other activities or events.
DCCI Secretariat members of staff:
1. Mr. Terence Temenggong Jayang, DCCI Executive Secretary
2. Mr. George Gawing, DCCI Operation Officer
3. Ms. Eleanor Edward, Executive, DCCI Capacity Building Unit
4. Ms. Nancy Ngang, Administrative Assistant
All activities, events and programmes are supported by:
DCCI Panel of Advisors & Supreme Council Members and DCCI's various Portfolio Committees.
PROGRAMMES Among the important programmes of the DCCI are:
- To enhance the capacity and capability of members to undertake business ventures and investment.
- To strengthen the DCCI through organisational development, networking and investment.
- To conduct policy analysis, legislation and other research and development activities on business opportunities.
- Strengthen linkages with the government and other Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
- To organise business conference, conventions and congress both for idea generation as well as business networking.
- To participate in trade missions.
ROLE AND FUNCTION
- ADVOCACY
- To concuct advocacy activities on policy, legislation and programmes that are favourable to the enhancement of the participation of Dayak in commerce and industry. The DCCI will also act as spokesperson for the Dayak business community on matters of interest to them
- FACILITATOR
- To facilitate networking among businessmen for mutual support, encouragement and mutual growth.
- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES
- To assist in the undertaking of research and development for the purposes of advisory services to members of the Chamber.
- To conduct research on legislation and policy analysis for advocacy purposes.
MODUS OPERANDI The daily operation of DCCI Secretariant is undertaken by the Executive Secretary, Operations Officer and one support Staff who is supported by various Chairmen of Portfolio Committees and Panel of Advisors on relevant matters.
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