Representing chambers from an extensive geographical range, transnational and other leading chambers of commerce converged in Paris last week to gain insight into, and inspiration from the work of their peers.
As the fifth consecutive Internet Governance Forum (IGF) draws to a close, ICC Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS) has urged participants to share experiences and best practices of this year’s forum in their home countries so they can inform decision-making at a local level and continue to tackle ongoing issues such as digital inclusion.
The ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) gathered last night to celebrate 60 years of uniting, and facilitating exchange among, the global community of over 12,000 chambers of commerce around the world. To mark the anniversary, WCF hosted a celebratory dinner featuring speeches by Minister of State of the Republic of Lebanon, former WCF Chair and former ICC Chairman Adnan Kassar, President of Eurochambres Alessandro Barberis and WCF Chair Rona Yircali.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today launched the latest revision of its internationally-recognized trade terms Incoterms® 2010. The rules, used by companies in countless business transactions all over the world, will come into effect on 1 January 2011.
The Portuguese translation of the 10th edition of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Intellectual Property Roadmap for Business and Policy Makers was launched on 22 August 2010 at the Congress of the Brazilian Association for Intellectual Property (ABPI), attended by over 720 participants.
The Intellectual Property (IP) Roadmap, updated every two years by the ICC Commission on Intellectual Property, has been translated into Portuguese since 2007, demonstrating ICC’s commitment to help the Portuguese-speaking business community engage in the major IP issues of today.
Business leaders have called for the continuation of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) so that together with other relevant stakeholders, they can continue to seek fair and progressive regulatory frameworks that tackle ongoing Internet issues especially to ensure access to the information society for more people around the world.
In collaboration with the governments of Mexico and Switzerland, ICC and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) organized the first session in a series of public-private dialogues known as the Mexican Dialogues. The dialogues will lead the way to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) end of year meeting in Cancun, Mexico.
As preparations gear up for the famed Macau Grand Prix in November, the region has also been busy laying the groundwork for the imminent implementation of the ATA Carnet system.
Emerging technologies such as cloud computing promise to empower developed and developing countries alike, but stakeholders must unite on finding cohesive global policies that can address associated issues including access, security and consumer concerns. This is just one of the key agenda items to be tabled next week at the 5th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lithuania.
ICC has published the second edition of its practical and informative tool: AnInventory of ICT Policy Positions and Practical Guidance.
The International Chamber of Commerce has appointed Eve Magnant, Vice-President, Corporate Social Responsibility Director for Publicis Groupe, and Brent Sanders, Associate General Counsel with Microsoft Corporation, to serve as Vice-Chairs of the Commission on Marketing and Advertising.
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has identified a number of fraudulent shipments originating in India, all appearing on otherwise convincing shipping documents.
The world economy continued its rebound from the worst recession in decades, according to the quarterly ICC/Ifo World Economic Survey released today. However, some regions, notably North America and Asia, saw slowing growth and there was a marked difference in growth prospects among regions.
In response to recurrent requests for ICC opinions on the subject, ICC has published recommendations to help clarify requirements, and to guide banks in the correct interpretation and application of the ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) in relation to on board notations.
During the recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Bonn, ICC explored the challenges and opportunities for businesses to effectively develop and deploy technology at the necessary scale to combat climate change.
ICC’s Chairman, Rajat Kumar Gupta, has appointed Tan Kah Chye, Global Head of Corporate Cash and Trade at Standard Chartered Bank, as the new Chair of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice. Mr Tan will succeed Regina Prehofer – who has successfully led the commission for the last four years – following the next meeting of the commission on 22 and 23 September 2010 in Orlando, USA
Andrei Marcu, Head of Regulatory and Policy Affairs at the Mercuria Energy Group, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the ICC Environment and Energy Commission.
On 5-7 July 2010, the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) successfully held its 24th CACCI Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka with a record turnout of more than 300 delegates.
Addressing a plenary session of Asia 21, the Korea Ministry of Finance/International Monetary Fund (IMF) conference in Seoul this week, ICC Honorary Chairman Victor Fung told the audience that “Asia can help lead the global recovery from crisis, but countries must avoid the temptation of protectionism. Although the signs are encouraging, the road back to recovery will be longer than we think.”
ICC’s new task force on Green Economy, which is under the auspices of the ICC Environment and Energy Commission, has named Martina Bianchini as chairperson.