ICC welcomes renewal of WTO e-commerce moratorium
ICC has welcomed the decision taken today by members of the World Trade Organization to renew the longstanding global prohibition on applying customs duties to cross-border data flows.
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ICC launches global campaign to make technology work for all
In recognition of the rapid acceleration of digital technology, ICC has announced its commitment to make technology work for all.
ICC BASIS welcomes Diego Molano Vega as new Chair
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed Diego Molano Vega to serve as the Chair and Ambassador for its Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS) initiative.
What 4 things does the IGF have in common with end of year festivities?
For many people around the world, the end of the year is a time for sharing, caring, exchanging and looking ahead to what the future will bring. We’ve noticed that the Internet Governance Forum, taking place this year from 18-21 December at United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, has a lot in common with end of year festivities.
5 ways we are mobilising business participation at IGF 2017
ICC’s Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS) is heading to Geneva to mobilise business participation at the 2017 Internet Governance Forum. Taking place from 18-21 December at United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, the 12th edition of the annual forum will take place under the theme Shape Your Digital Future!
3 steps to leverage technology for Global Goals
Many initiatives have highlighted the ways technology can be leveraged for sustainable economic development. The Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP and governments continue to grapple with policy options to ensure benefits are wide-spread and empower local populations.
ICC saddened by loss of statesman for business and digital economy Joseph Alhadeff
ICC has paid tribute to Joseph Alhadeff, Chair of the ICC Digital Economy Commission who passed away last week following a year-long battle with cancer.
5 business recommendations for EC data regulation guidance
The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become law on 25 May 2018 significantly impacting every sector of business – both within and beyond EU borders.
3 reasons for every business to start digesting digitalisation
With a busy week ahead for dialogues on digitalization, we’re highlighting three activities businesses everywhere should pay attention to, and why.
Capacity building and light touch policy approaches critical to leverage emerging tech for SDGs
At the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) which took place last week in Guadalajara, Mexico, business, civil society, technical community and government scoped out the frameworks needed to leverage new ‘Internet of things’ technology in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).