OVERVIEW
RISK PROFILE
The Solomon Islands ranks among the ten countries most exposed and vulnerable to natural hazards worldwide, facing tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods and landslides across its scattered archipelago. Modelling by the World Bank projects natural hazards and climate change will cause average annual losses of around USD 20.5 million, which is roughly 3% of GDP, every year over the next 50 years, with a single severe event capable of wiping out more than 40% of GDP.
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is the peak representative body for the private sector in the Solomon Islands, representing more than 200 active members across the country’s business community, including small and medium-sized enterprises. SICCI advocates for an enabling business environment, supports business competitiveness and trade, strengthens linkages across productive sectors, and works to build its own capacity to lead private sector development nationally.
SICCI recently joined the Connecting Business initiative (CBI) as its 21st Member Network. As part of the partnership, SICCI will establish a Business Resilience Committee to better engage the private sector in disaster management and resilience-building efforts, with CBI providing support and connecting SICCI to the wider network of Member Networks so it can learn from their experience.
To learn more about the network, please go to the SICCI website.
Network at a glance
Host organization
National Chamber of Commerce
Headquarters
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Number of members
Over 200 members, covering approximately 80% of the Solomon Islands private-sector workforce
Scale / Business reach
National
Contact person
Gordon Denty
Contact email
executive@solomonchamber.com.sb
Areas of focus
Earthquake, Flood, Tropical cyclone, Tsunami, Volcanic activity
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