Global issues & trends

Why connecting communities through digital skills matters for the SDGs

Digital technology has been widely recognised as a vital tool to further sustainable development. But many people around the world still lack basic skills required to reap the benefits of the digital economy.

Why connecting communities through digital skills matters for the SDGs2019-01-08T12:11:38+01:00

Second Edition of ICC’s leniency guide launched at global competition forum

“The ICC Leniency Manual continues to be a reference for any company wishing to obtain immunity from antitrust fines.

Second Edition of ICC’s leniency guide launched at global competition forum2018-03-20T15:16:19+01:00

UN Secretary General appoints ICC BASIS representatives to IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group

ICC welcomed today the formation of the new Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) responsible for steering preparation of the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

UN Secretary General appoints ICC BASIS representatives to IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group2018-03-21T10:35:24+01:00

New hearing centre in Brazil marks milestone in ICC LatAm expansion

ICC and Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) have inaugurated a new state-of-art dispute resolution facility in Sao Paulo, a new milestone for advancing dispute resolution in one of ICC’s key markets.

New hearing centre in Brazil marks milestone in ICC LatAm expansion2018-03-21T11:03:59+01:00

ICC appoints new Chair of the Commission on Environment and Energy

ICC is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Perrettson from Novozymes as the new Chair of the Commission on Environment and Energy.

ICC appoints new Chair of the Commission on Environment and Energy2018-03-09T16:30:10+01:00

John Denton and Paul Polman to take up new leadership roles at world’s largest business organization

John W.H. Denton AO – currently CEO of the leading Australian law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth – has been elected as the next Secretary-General of ICC.

John Denton and Paul Polman to take up new leadership roles at world’s largest business organization2018-03-09T16:56:50+01:00

5 ways tax policy can help achieve the UN Global Goals

Translating the vision of the SDGs into action remains a major challenge. Tax is intrinsically linked to development, providing the revenue that states need to mobilise resources and reinforce national infrastructure.

5 ways tax policy can help achieve the UN Global Goals2019-01-08T12:35:07+01:00

Indian Customs and brands join forces to fight fakes

Protection by Indian Customs is becoming one of the most effective tools for brand owners to safeguard their consumers from fakes. A further enhancement of public-private cooperation to crack down on the trade in counterfeiting is required.

Indian Customs and brands join forces to fight fakes2019-01-08T12:41:00+01:00

5 ways to shape our digital future

ICT has been recognised as an underpinning tool to facilitate achievement of the UN SDGs. Yet there is also recognition of the need to equip populations with the necessary digital skills, including literacy, technical and soft skills to meaningfully use and reap the benefits of digital technology.

5 ways to shape our digital future2017-12-21T16:54:35+01:00
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