About the IED Forum 2007

The Host

The Northern Territory Government was pleased to host the IED (Indigenous Economic Development) Forum 2007, 'Partnerships and Pathways' through the Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development (DBERD) with guidance and assistance from the Northern Territory IED Taskforce and a Reference Group established for the purpose.

DBERD has a critical role to play in supporting the Government's priority of maintaining a strong, vibrant and growing Northern Territory economy. The Department works in partnership with business, industry and the community to help with key investment decisions. Also the Department provides a coordinated approach to supporting sustainable economic development, combining business and industry functions with regional and Indigenous economic development functions.

Reference Group

The Northern Territory Indigenous Economic Development Taskforce, comprising senior representatives from Indigenous organisations, the private sector and the Australian and Northern Territory Governments, recommended the establishment of a Forum Reference Group (The Group) to assist with planning. The Group was formed late 2006 and included representatives from:

• Charles Darwin University
• Chamber of Commerce NT
• Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development
• Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
• Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
• Department of the Chief Minister
• Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre
• Indigenous Business Australia
• Indigenous Land Corporation
• North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance

IED Forum 2007, Partnerships and Pathways Objective

The IED Forum 2007 provided opportunities for people to come together from a diverse range of industry and backgrounds to:

• Celebrate successes
• Share knowledge and experiences
• Explore opportunities, including business partnerships

...to achieve sustainable economic outcomes for Indigenous Territorians.