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New recommendation calls for inclusion of multi systems for proof of origin in FTAs

A new paper from the ICC World Chambers Federation Certificate of Origin Council calls on all economies negotiating Preferential Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the Rules of Origin Chapter provisions include an equivalent multi system. The measure would allow traders to choose between third party certified origin and self-declared origin statement methods when satisfying their preferential origin data.

ICC and OECD strengthen cooperation

ICC and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest in order to promote sustainable economic growth, revive global trade and advance the transition to a green economy.

ICC and UNHCR call for business action in joint statement

In a joint statement issued today, ICC and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) commended the courage of staff of UNHCR, ICC Ukraine and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce caught up in the conflict.

ICC And WTO Launch Standards Toolkit To Create Universal Language For Paperless Trade
ICC and WTO launch first-ever standards toolkit for paperless trade

The International Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Organization have today published the first-ever toolkit to help companies and government agencies adopt available standards to accelerate the digitalisation of trade processes.

Avoid arbitration express train urges ICC Court President

During a keynote speech at Tel Aviv Arbitration Week, ICC International Court of Arbitration President Claudia Salomon has warned that the “magnetic pull” of international arbitration may mean that other dispute resolution tools are not being sufficiently considered. 

ICC calls on World Bank and IMF to help avoid unintended effects of crisis on SMEs

In an open letter to IMF and World Bank leaders, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has drawn attention to the impact of the Russia - Ukraine crisis on the legitimate business activities of small and medium enterprises.

ICC Whistleblowing Guidelines to scale up business integrity

ICC has unveiled the newest contribution to its tools to help business stamp out corruption: the 2022 edition of the ICC Whistleblowing Guidelines.

ICC statement on Russia–Ukraine conflict  

Following the Russian incursion into Ukraine on 24 February, ICC has issued the following statement on behalf of the global business community.

ICC CoE and WIPO IP for Business join forces to empower innovation in entrepreneurship  

The ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have announced a partnership to help entrepreneurs navigate intellectual property (IP) regulation and better manage their intangible assets.