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ICC welcomes WTO’s responsiveness to business needs

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) welcomes the “Geneva Package” that world trade ministers agreed to at the World Trade Organization (WTO) today and applauds the leadership of WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala for shepherding a significant package of deals.

Mexican businesswoman Maria Fernanda Garza elected as new ICC Chair

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is delighted to welcome Maria Fernanda Garza as its new Chair. After serving as ICC First Vice-Chair for the past two years, the small business owner from Mexico succeeds Ajay Banga as ICC Chair, making her the first woman to hold this position. 

ICC unveils new look to reflect contemporary relevance and role 

ICC has launched a new brand identity reflecting the global institution’s strategic direction and mission to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.

ICC outlines global business priorities for MC12

As negotiations continue at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC12), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released a statement on global business priorities outlining seven key recommendations for action. 

New Centre to make Sevilla the “entrepreneurship capital” of Southern Europe

ICC has launched a new Centre of Entrepreneurship in Seville, Spain, to support and mobilise the next generation of entrepreneurs in Southern Europe.

Guest blog: Global warming and the “Africanisation” of International Investment Law?

With the 6th edition of ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration currently underway in Lagos, Rumbidzai Maweni, an associate in Foley Hoag’s international litigation and arbitration department, looks at why African States should increasingly incorporate environmental provisions in their international investment agreements (IIAs).

ICC celebrates over 50 years of engagement in UN environment discussion

Currently underway in the Swedish capital, Stockholm+50 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Conference on the Human Environment, held in 1972 – which made the environment a pressing global issue for the first time. Aiming to drive action towards a healthy planet for the prosperity of all, the meeting brings leaders and representatives from governments, businesses, international organisations, civil society and youth together.

Two new digital trade services launched in the origin area

With a new online certifying tool and a revamped Certificate of Origin (CO) verification website, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is expanding and modernising its catalogue of digital trade services offered in the origin area.

How ICC is making business work for all in Africa

Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the Africa Union’s predecessor, on this day in 1963.