The approval to host the 14th World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) here in the city of Port Moresby is to showcase Papua New Guinea (PNG) to the world that the countrys indigenous businesses can be able compete in business development and partnership with the rest of them, with the right guidance and help. This prestigious international event shows the faith that the WIBF has in the successes of local indigenous businesses in connecting to the rest of the indigenous businesses word wide. Mr. Andrew Carrier, the Vice President Manitoba Metis Federation and Chair ILDII, in his opening speech said the WIBF draws attention to indigenous economies and aims to connect, share and inspire the local indigenous Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) expand and increase their businesses. “We welcome Papua New Guinea into the indigenous brotherhood for positive economic and social reform, with the help of your connection at the world Indigenous Business Forum, said the Vice President. He said the WIBF has been to most parts of the world where they met indigenous businesses and now it is PNGs turn and for the first time too, that WIBF came to assist local businesses looked at exporting through out the world. “The Forum provides and opportunity to connect and continue discussions on economic development with international partnership, specifically to lead and facilitate a greater capacity to build economies for indigenous people and their communities.” The Forum will concentrate on hearing the grass- roots experiences, sharing best practices to overcome a pandemic and prosper despite the obstacles.” He said the international Forum speakers are from multi- sector backgrounds and it promises to be a remarkable few days for participants and delegates.