Across Australia, an increasing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Traditional Owner groups are accessing funds through grants, Native Title Determinations, royalties and commercial activities.
At the same time, many groups are recognising the value of investing in broader commercial opportunities to help secure long-term and stable financial returns. Those returns can provide the groups with a financial platform from which to achieve positive economic and social outcomes for their communities.
IBA has more than 25 years experience in investing alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our investment portfolio comprises three main segments: direct investments, asset and funds management (including the Indigenous Real Estate Investment Trust and Indigenous Prosperity Funds), and leasing and finance solutions.
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The purpose of the Indigenous Investment Principles (IIPs) is to provide guidance to effectively facilitate greater economic resilience for Indigenous Australians, organisations and communities, and to empower groups to be strong, active participants in the Australian economy.
Indigenous organisations are encouraged to adopt the IIPs and participate in the Into Investing Workshops delivered by IBA.
Download a printable copy of the Indigenous Investment Principles (PDF 600KB, new window).
In December 2013, IBA facilitated a forum, ‘Pathways to Prosperity’, which was attended by representatives of eight Indigenous organisations from across Australia. Participants shared knowledge about the common challenges and opportunities their respective Indigenous organisations face in establishing effective governance and investment strategies, and agreed on the need to develop a set of Indigenous Investment Principles.
At a subsequent ‘Growing with Governance Forum’ in 2014, a broader group of 22 organisations agreed to establish a working group to develop a set of draft investment principles specifically designed to address Indigenous circumstances. The key objective of the Indigenous Investment Principles is to provide a voluntary framework for Indigenous Australians to establish strong, independent and enduring economic foundations.
‘Indigenous Australians are committed to increasing their engagement in the economy on all fronts, including investment opportunities. Effective market and economic participation has enormous potential to foster culturally, linguistically and environmentally resilient communities, honouring the land, water and cultural heritage from which the financial opportunity originates, and strengthening prospects for present and future generations’ – Indigenous Investment Principles.
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