To promote an open global economy that encourages cross-border trade and investment by business to foster job creation and sustainable development, and improve living standards.

Projects for 2012

• Shape the multilateral trade policy agenda and G20 deliberations on this subject by contributing practical business recommendations.
• Launch an updated version of ICC’s Guidelines on International Investment to promote cross-border investment and multilateral investment liberalization in the current global investment environment.
• Work toward the adoption of a multilateral instrument to foster a predictable, secure and stable climate for international investment that will contribute to global economic growth and job creation.
• Develop business views to support ICC’s advocacy efforts to stem trade and investment protectionism, especially in a challenging economic environment.