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G20 Responding to Business, But Could Do Better
The Group of 20 is responding to business concerns, but needs to further improve its performance in order to maintain momentum in the global economic recovery, according to the International Chamber of Commerce’s second annual ICC G20 Business Scorecard.
- Download the scorecard
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Support for World Bank “Doing Business” Report
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USCIB and its global partners are spearheading business advocacy to maintain the integrity of the World Bank’s annual “Doing Business” report, a key indicator of national investment conditions and economic reforms, which has come under fire from China and a number of other countries.
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At Climate Talks, Support for Innovation Urged
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At global climate-change talks in Germany, business representatives said that the success of a new UN long-term agreement will hinge on stepped-up investment and innovation in new technologies, to mitigate and adapt to the effects of global warming.
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New Incoterms® Guide
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The International Chamber of Commerce has published its much-awaited Incoterms® 2010 Q&A, the latest in a series of best-selling books to help you understand and use the Incoterms® rules for international sales. Purchase it now the USCIB International Bookstore.
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World Trade Week in New York
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USCIB is a lead organizer of World Trade Week NYC, showcasing opportunities and tools for global trade. Among the many informative programs: a May 15 session on complying with new United Nations treaty on trade in endangered species.
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May 2, 2013
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USCIB Applauds Nomination of Froman as USTR
Welcoming President Obama‘s nomination of Michael Froman as U.S. Trade Representative, USCIB’s president called the move “an excellent choice.”
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May 2, 2013
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Greening the Food Chain
At an OECD workshop, participants agreed that business is the leading driver of productivity and resource efficiency in the agro-food sector.
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April 30, 2013
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Oracle Exec to Chair Digital Economy Commission
Joseph Alhadeff of Oracle Corp. will chair the ICC Digital Economy Commission, a key forum for business deliberation over the future of the Internet.
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April 30, 2013
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Corporate Responsibility Update
Read the latest CSR newsletter from the International Organization of Employers, with updates on the ILO’s Better Work Program and lots more.
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April 30, 2013
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Anti-Corruption Conference
A strong business contingent took part in a high-level G20/OECD conference on ways governments, business and civil society can fight bribery and corruption.
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