The Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burundi (CFCIB)
The Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Burundi (CFCIB) is the umbrella organization of the national private sector, responsible for representing, guiding, and coordinating the sectoral chambers.

Within this ecosystem, CFCIB plays a key role in public-private dialogue by facilitating consultation and arbitration of disputes among stakeholders, while ensuring that public policies are aligned with on-the-ground economic realities. Now, it is also coordinating sectoral experts (arbitrators) appointed by the relevant chambers, particularly for the resolution of disputes between e-commerce platforms and the consummers. In doing so, it ensures technically qualified participation in decision-making processes

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The Sectoral Chamber for Information and Communication Technologies, Technological Innovation, and the Digital Economy (CSTIC)

The Sectoral Chamber for Information and Communication Technologies, Technological Innovation, and the Digital Economy (CSTIC) is a component of the CFCIB in charge with digital economy. It brings together stakeholders from the digital sector with the aim of promoting the country’s digital transformation, strengthening technological innovation, and contributing to the improvement of the regulatory framework and business environment in this field.

As part of this framework, CSTIC coordinates the e-commerce platforms engaged in the ecosystem and appoints experts (arbitrators) responsible for resolving related disputes, relying on recognized sectoral arbitration mechanisms.

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The Sectoral Chamber of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF)

The Sectoral Chamber of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF) is a component of CFCIB. It brings together commercial banks and financial institutions operating in Burundi, with the mission of representing their interests, fostering sectoral dialogue, and contributing to the improvement of the financial and regulatory environment.

Within this ecosystem, ABEF coordinates payment service providers and appoints experts (arbitrators) responsible for resolving related disputes, relying on recognized sectoral arbitration mechanisms.

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The Microfinance Institutions Network of Burundi (RIM)

The Microfinance Institutions Network of Burundi (RIM) is also a member of the CFCIB. It brings together microfinance institutions operating in Burundi, with the mission to represent their interests, promote sectoral dialogue, and contribute to the improvement of the financial and regulatory environment of the sector.

In this ecosystem, RIM in collaboration with ABEF coordinates payment system providers and to appoint experts (arbitrators) responsible for resolving related disputes, relying on recognized sectoral arbitration mechanisms.

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The Innovation Association (Burundian Association of Clearing, Forwarding and Transport Agencies)

The Innovation Association, also known as the Burundian Association of Clearing, Forwarding and Transport Agencies, represents customs agents as well as professionals in transit and international transport. It oversees the regulation of customs activities, strengthens the capacities of its members, and plays a strategic role in facilitating international trade.

Within this ecosystem, the Association contributes to the coordination of actions related to the logistics matters and to the appointment of experts (arbitrators) responsible for resolving related disputes, relying on recognized sectoral arbitration mechanisms.

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