History of the International Chamber of Commerce
The ICC's origins * The International Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1919 with an overriding aim that remains unchanged: …show more content…
WCF was first established by ICC in 1951 as the International Bureau of Chambers of Commerce. * WCF is a non-political, non-governmental body representing the interests of local, national, regional, bilateral and transnational chambers of commerce and industry. * Chambers represent companies of all sizes, particularly small-to medium-sized enterprises. WCF promotes and protects the chamber of commerce as an essential intermediary between business and government and between business and the general public.
Funding
* Direct members fall into two categories with their annual dues as follows: * 1500 EUR (approximately US$2250) per year for 'local' members, i.e. local chambers of commerce, local companies, professional individuals; * 3000 EUR (approximately US$4500) per year for 'national' members, i.e. national chambers of commerce, national trade associations, national business organizations, as well as companies with a predominant international activity, and occupying a leading position in the country.
ICC Publications * ICC Publications is the publishing arm of the International Chamber of Commerce providing business with essential resources in three broad categories: 1. ICC rules and guidelines, 2. practical commentaries, and 3. reference works.
Special projects
Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy * ICC established BASCAP to