Global Governance
The International Chamber of Commerce is governed by its Constitution, which sets forth the structure of the organisation and how it carries out its work.
- Chairmanship and Secretary General
- ICC Executive Board
- Governing Body for Dispute Resolution Services
- WCF leadership
ICC’s supreme governing body is our World Council, comprising representatives of the global business community. The World Council is the equivalent of the general assembly of a major intergovernmental organisation.
Our ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) is the backbone of the global chamber network leading, connecting and inspiring chambers to benefit real economies and communities, every day, everywhere.
ICC World Chambers Federation membership
We connect and unite chambers from every corner of the world in support of our mission to enable prosperity and opportunity for all.
ICC delivers solutions that address the major shifts taking place in the world economy.
ICC Digital Standards Initiative
Visit the ICC Digital Standards Initiative website to learn how we are working to establish a globally harmonised digital trade environment.
ICC – International Chamber of Commerce
Chairmanship and Secretary General
The Chair, Honorary Chair and the Vice-Chairs form the Chairmanship. ICC’s Secretary General, appointed by the World Council, heads the International Secretariat and works closely with national committees to carry out ICC’s work
World chambers
Our ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) is the backbone of the global chamber network leading, connecting and inspiring chambers to benefit real economies and communities, every day, everywhere.
World Chambers Federation Regional Summits
Building on the success of the World Chambers Congress, World Chambers Federation (WCF) Regional Summits bring together members of our global network of chambers to approach common challenges and opportunities through a regional lens.
- Aimee WelshWCF Events Manager
The ICC World Chambers Federation Regional Summits were launched in 2023, aiming to further expand our global footprint and impact.
Through raising awareness and capacity building around the four priority pillars of the World Chambers Federation work plan, the Summits bring our work and expertise to positively impact smaller local businesses, including MSMEs and entrepreneurs. They also provide a regional platform for chambers of commerce to connect, learn and inspire.
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