How does it work?
The Corporate Economists Advisory Group (CEAG) acts as an advisory body to the ICC Chairmanship a nd contributes economic analysis to ICC's ongoing policy work on globalization and ICC statements to G8 summits.

The Group is composed of 28 corporate economists from over 20 countries, from global companies in various sectors, banks and business associations. It is currently chaired by Nils terje Furunes (Norway), Group Corporate Economist of DnB NOR.

One key recurring feature of CEAG meetings is a roundtable discussion on key topical issues and trends for the world economy, to which CEAG members are invited to contribute their national or regional perspectives. The outcome of the discussion is shared with ICC national committees, which can then pass on the information to their members via their newsletters and websites.

The Group also undertakes the preparation of various research papers and statements. Recent products of the CEAG include a statement on the "Tobin tax" and a full report on globalization and its impact on people and national economies, which was presented at the ICC 35th World Congress in Marrakesh (Morocco).

The CEAG meets twice a year, sharing its venues between ICC International Headquarters in Paris and other places in the world at the invitation of a CEAG member. In the recent past, the CEAG has held meetings in Dresden (Germany), New Dehli (India), Denver (US), London (UK), Beirut (Lebanon), Barcelona (Spain), Oslo (Norway), Montreux (Switzerland), Budapest (Hungary), Quebec City (Canada), Marrakesh (Morocco), Bangkok (Thailand), Moscow (Russia) and Istanbul (Turkey)".