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USCIB Award Gala Comes to Washington DC

Published on November 6, 2014
WTO Director General Roberto Azevêdo
WTO Director General Roberto Azevêdo

New York, N.Y., November 6, 2014 – The United States Council for International Business (USCIB), the New York-based group representing America’s leading global companies that works to promote cross-border trade and investment, will celebrate its annual International Leadership Award Dinner gala in the nation’s capital for the first time. The November 19 event, at the Four Seasons Hotel, will honor Roberto Azevêdo, director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Azevêdo, a Brazilian career diplomat who took over as head of the WTO in 2013, is the 35th recipient – and the first from the public sector – of the USCIB award, which recognizes vision, international success and excellence in leadership in individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the global framework in which business operates. The event comes as WTO members seek to implement a landmark Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), agreed at last December’s WTO in Bali, to remove administrative barriers to cross-border trade.

“Roberto Azevêdo has shown vision, courage and tremendous leadership in shepherding the TFA and the rest of the Bali package through to completion,” said USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson. “The business community is pushing hard for their swift implementation, and the presentation of this award signifies our strong commitment to this goal as well as our appreciation for a job well done.”

The International Leadership Award was presented most recently to Fred Smith of Fedex and Andrew Liveris of Dow Chemical. The annual USCIB award gala draws hundreds of business leaders and dignitaries from government and diplomatic circles. This is the first time in the 35-year history of the event that it has been held outside New York City.

Among those attending this year’s event will be members of executive board of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world business organization for which USCIB serves as the American national committee. Both USCIB and ICC are currently chaired by Terry McGraw, chairman of McGraw Hill Financial [now S&P Global], who will serve as master of ceremonies for the gala. More information on the event is available at www.uscibgala.com.

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include top U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business and employers groups, including ICC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contact:

Jonathan Huneke, VP Communications, USCIB

(212) 703-5043 or jhuneke@uscib.org

 

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Conference to Shed New Light on 21st Century Trade Policy Challenges

Published on October 16, 2014
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will deliver keynote remarks at the October 30 conference, “Exploring New Approaches to Trade, Investment and Jobs: Insight and Impact for Business from the OECD.”
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman at the Oct. 30 conference: “Exploring New Approaches to Trade, Investment and Jobs: Insight and Impact for Business from the OECD.”

Washington, D.C., October 16, 2014 – How are cross-border trade and investment changing in an era of ever-more sophisticated global value chains? What new policies and agreements are needed to ensure that trade and investment can generate high-quality jobs and other benefits to society? And how can new research from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shed light on these changes and provide insight for policy makers?

These will be among the central questions addressed at a timely, high-level conference, “Exploring New Approaches to Trade, Investment and Jobs: Insight and Impact for Business from the OECD,” to be held October 30 at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized by the USCIB Foundation (the educational arm of the United States Council for International Business), the OECD and BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, the conference will highlight the OECD’s innovative work in the areas of trade and investment, and address how this work impacts policy, job creation and trade negotiations around the world.

“It’s clear that a 21st-century trade policy must address a host of new concerns beyond ‘old-school’ issues like tariffs and quotas,” said USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson. “While those types of trade barriers still exist, their importance is fast being eclipsed by the growth of global value chains, barriers to trade in services, new investment agreements, trade facilitation, and the relationship between regional and multilateral trade negotiations.”

The event will bring together experts from the OECD, U.S. and foreign governments, and business to assess the issues and discuss solutions. Participants will draw upon the innovative research and policy discussions coming from the OECD – including its Services Trade Restrictiveness Index, OECD-WTO efforts to measure trade in value-added, and studies on the importance of global value chains.

Keynote remarks at the conference will be delivered by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman. Other speakers include:

  • Cathy Novelli, under secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment, U.S. Department of State
  • Mari Kiviniemi, deputy secretary general, OECD, former prime minister of Finland
  • Yonov Frederick Agah, deputy director general, World Trade Organization
  • Ambassador Susan Schwab, strategic advisor, Mayer Brown, former U.S. trade representative
  • Harold McGraw III, chairman of McGraw Hill Financial [now S&P Global], chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), chairman of USCIB
  • Ken Ash, director, Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD
  • The Honorable James Bacchus, chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global practice, former chairman  of the WTO Appellate Body, and chairman of the ICC Commission on Trade and Investment Policy
  • Phil O’Reilly, CEO of Business New Zealand, chairman of BIAC.

More information about the conference is available here.

About USCIB:
USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, including BIAC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contact: Jonathan Huneke, USCIB

+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

Business Urges G20 to Support Private-Sector Led Growth and Job Creation

Published on September 9, 2014

Two machinists working on machineLeaders of USCIB’s global network have urged G20 governments to pursue an agenda of smarter regulation, labor market flexibility, and eliminating barriers that inhibit entrepreneurs from starting and growing businesses.

Daniel Funes de Rioja, President of the International Organization of Employers (IOE), and Phil O’Reilly, chair of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC), addressed the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers in Melbourne on Wednesday as part of the B20 delegation, pointing to the potential of private-sector led growth and job creation.

At the meeting, Steve Sargent, member of the Australian B20 Leadership Group, and coordinating Chair of the B20 Human Capital Task Force, led the business presentations, emphasizing key B20 recommendations including the need for structural flexibility, consistent and effective business regulation and for dismantling the barriers inhibiting entrepreneurs from starting and growing businesses and creating jobs.

Funes de Rioja stressed that the IOE, as a key contributor to the B20, stands firmly behind the B20 recommendations: “What is essential now to encourage business is that governments pursue an agenda of smarter regulation, simpler administrative requirements, and short-term incentives”. He also echoed B20 support for the inclusion of occupational safety and health on the G20 agenda, recommending that national efforts focus on prevention, rather than sanctions. For this, he said, information and accessible advisory services were needed, especially for SMEs, citing the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety & Health Convention 187 of the International Labor Organization as a useful tool.

O’ Reilly urged governments to “remove restrictions on businesses offering different types of employment arrangements in response to changing needs”. Referring to the newly-released joint IOE-BIAC (Business and Industry Advisory Committee) monitoring report, he encouraged G20 to improve on the implementation of policy commitments. “What is important is that actions lead to positive results, and we call on governments to move forward with bold reform measures based on the commitments made in the G20 labor process”. He also cited the Global Apprenticeships Network, a business initiative led by companies and representative business organizations to promote quality apprenticeships, adding that “Government dialogue and engagement in these efforts is critical to success.”

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IOE President Promotes Youth Employment at G20

IOE factsheet_IOE at a glance eng v_09.inddMore than 75 million youth are unemployed worldwide. Long-term youth unemployment increases the risk of social exclusion well into adulthood and poses broader threats to national productivity, growth and development.

Addressing a B20 Roundtable in Melbourne, Australia on September 9, Daniel Funes de Rioja, president of the International Organization of Employers, called for key actions governments can take to bring about the right conditions for job creation. As a participant in the B20 Human Capital Taskforce, he underscored two areas he particularly wanted to see addressed: structural reform to enhance labor market flexibility and better alignment between prospective employees’ education and the needs of business.

Funes de Rioja also reminded the audience of the part played by the business community in youth workforce development with the launch of the Global Apprenticeships Network (GAN), a coalition of companies that offers apprenticeships to young workers and shares youth employment best practices with other companies and labor administrations.

“Government reforms in both areas are needed in order to open up opportunities for newcomers to enter the labor market, to allow companies to adapt in line with demand, and restore their confidence to hire,” he said. “To date, we have seen progress in terms of implementation of measures to align skills training with labor market needs.” But he added, “focusing on the supply side alone will not bring about a labor market that meets the needs of employers and workers in the 21st century.”

In June 2013, the B20 and L20 reached consensus on the need for a global apprenticeships network to combat long-term youth unemployment. “Global business, through the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD and the IOE, has since moved forward with launch of the GAN,” said Ariel Meyerstein, USCIB’s vice president for labor affairs, corporate responsibility and corporate governance. “It’s time for countries to meet business half-way to further incentivize and support apprenticeship programs throughout the G20.”

Funes de Rioja concluded by reiterating the position of the B20 Human Capital Taskforce: “Businesses face structural challenges to increasing employment. Dismantling the regulatory barriers that restrict diverse forms of employment is in the interest of businesses and job seekers alike and we hope the G20 governments will not waver from their commitment in this regard.”

USCIB Elects New Officers Trustees and Board Members

Published on August 6, 2014
Headquartered in New York, and with an active presence in Washington, D.C., USCIB represents American business in treaty discussions and other forums around the world.
Headquartered in New York, and with an active presence in Washington, D.C., USCIB represents American business in treaty discussions and other forums around the world.

New York, N.Y., August 6, 2014 – The United States Council for International Business (USCIB), a pro-trade group involved in international regulatory diplomacy on behalf of America’s leading global companies, has elected a new slate of officers, board members and trustees to govern and champion the organization over the next two years.

Among the highlights, Dennis Nally, chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., has been elected vice chairman of USCIB. Nally has extensive experience serving large multinational clients in a variety of industries, principally focusing on technology and life sciences. He also serves as a member of the Executive Board of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Terry McGraw, chairman of McGraw Hill Financial [now S&P Global] and chairman of ICC, was re-elected USCIB’s chairman. Click here for a complete list of USCIB’s officers.

In addition, the following individuals were elected USCIB Trustees for the first time: Stephen Chipman, chief executive officer, Grant Thornton LLP; and John Veihmeyer, global chairman of KPMG and chairman and chief executive officer of KPMG in the U.S. Chipman, in his more than 30 years with Grant Thornton, has held numerous leadership positions throughout Europe, North America and Asia, developing a unique combination of international and U.S. business experience. Veihmeyer, with more than 35 years of experience working with CEOs, senior executives and board members at many of the world’s leading companies, is a top global business leader and an influential and sought-after advisor on business and financial issues.

Finally, the following individuals have joined USCIB’s Board of Directors: Neal Goins, vice president, international government relations, Exxon Mobil Corporation; Barry Granger, vice president and general manager, governmental marketing and government affairs, DuPont; Steve Hilton, corporate vice president, global government affairs and public affairs, McDonald’s Corporation; Charles R. Johnston, senior vice president, international government affairs, Citigroup Inc.; Michael F. Quinn, managing director, global trade services, J.P. Morgan Chase & Company; Pilar Ramos, senior vice president, global public policy and regulatory counsel, MasterCard Worldwide; and William Sample, corporate vice president, worldwide tax, Microsoft Corporation.

About USCIB:

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Organization of Employers and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contact:
Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

USCIB Deeply Disappointed by Failure to Implement WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Published on July 31, 2014

WTO logoWashington, D.C., July 31, 2014 – The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) expressed dismay at the failure of World Trade Organization members to begin implementing the landmark WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Final agreement on a protocol to implement the TFA was blocked by objections from India and a few other developing countries.

“This is incredibly disappointing, a huge blow to prospects for continued global recovery, most notably in the least-developed countries,” said USCIB Senior Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs Rob Mulligan. “Implementing the TFA could have significantly boosted economic growth by adding $1 trillion to the global economy, and creating as many as 21 million jobs, 18 million of those in developing countries.”

Mulligan added: “This failure undercuts the credibility of the World Trade Organization. It also will put a halt to efforts led by Director General Azevedo to develop a post-Bali work plan for completing the Doha negotiations. We hope the governments can find a way to resurrect the Trade Facilitation Agreement and somehow get the WTO back on track.”

Earlier this week, USCIB President CEO Peter Robinson sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman expressing deep concern over developments at the WTO. This followed urgent action by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and its global network to highlight the adverse consequences of missing the deadline to implement the TFA, and an appeal to G20 trade ministers by USCIB and other U.S. business groups urging swift implementation of the TFA.

About USCIB:

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, including ICC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contacts:
Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

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Business Appeals to WTO Members to Save Trade Facilitation Pact

Published on July 29, 2014

WTO OMCParis and New York, July 29, 2014 – The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is rallying its global network to highlight the adverse consequences of missing a first deadline to implement the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).

The move by the Paris-based world business organization follows reports that a small number of WTO members, including India, have proposed postponing implementation until negotiations on other aspects of the accords reached in Bali last year are complete, according to ICC’s American affiliate, the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

In a letter sent to over 100 trade ministers worldwide, ICC Chairman Terry McGraw and Secretary General John Danilovich warned trade ministers that failure to meet the deadline would stall progress on multilateral trade liberalization, and prevent developing and developed countries alike from reaping the benefits of the deal, which if fully implemented would lead to significant increases in growth worldwide.

“It is our concern that such a course of action would not only deal a significant blow to the global economy, but would also side-track the progress that you made in Bali and undermine prospects for securing future pro-development agreements under the auspices of the WTO,” the letter said.

USCIB President CEO Peter Robinson sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman expressing deep concern over developments at the WTO. This followed an earlier appeal to G20 trade ministers by USCIB and other U.S. business groups urging swift implementation of the TFA.

In addition, ICC and its network of national committees have also undertaken a social media campaign to raise awareness of the TFA’s benefits, and to put pressure on governments to reach agreement on implementation, using the hashtag #savetheTFA.

Recognizing the importance of reaching an agreement on food security commitments contained in the Bali package, ICC said that legal adoption of the TFA now would create an environment within the WTO conducive to advancing dialogue on this vital issue in the coming months.

ICC is calling on all WTO trade ministers to consider the benefits of the TFA to businesses in their respective economies and stressing that trade facilitation reforms would improve border and customs processes and lead to new market opportunities for businesses large and small, in both developed and developing economies.

“The TFA will lead to significant increases in growth worldwide and it is in our shared interest to operationalize it in a timely and efficient way,” the ICC letter stated. “If fully implemented by all WTO members, the TFA and associated reforms could deliver over time an additional US$1 trillion to the world economy—in the process generating as many as 21 million jobs, with 18 million created in developing countries.”

Seeking the support in building consensus in favor of implementing the TFA’s legal text by the July 31 deadline, ICC urged ministers to keep pressing to find a workable solution to the current impasse, saying: “Progress now should not be held hostage to further delays that would jeopardize the wider economic benefits for us all – businesses, governments and consumers.”

About USCIB:

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, including ICC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contacts:
Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

Global Survey Identifies Business Priorities for G20

Published on July 16, 2014

G20_surveySydney, July 16, 2014 – A global survey released today by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) shows that further liberalization of multilateral trade is at the top of the business community’s wish-list for G20 leaders at their summit in Australia later this year, according to ICC’s American national committee, the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

Drawing on ICC’s unique and extensive international network of companies and associations in over 130 countries, the survey identified advancing a multilateral trade agenda, along with actions to improve conditions for investment and boost infrastructure, as top business priorities for the G20. It also found support for intellectual property protection and sustainable energy as priority issues to be addressed by G20 leaders.

“The prioritization of trade sends a clear signal that business believes that G20 leadership can progress the current momentum in international trade negotiations,” said ICC Chairman Terry McGraw, who also serves as chairman of USCIB. “In the aftermath of last year’s historic WTO agreement on trade facilitation, we now have the most robust trade agenda in decades. With a renewed sense of collaboration among the world’s trading partners, the time is right for the G20 to build upon the leadership in trade that it so ably demonstrated in Saint Petersburg.”

Launched at the 2014 Business-20 (B20) Summit in Sydney today, the Global Survey of Business Policy Priorities for G20 Leaders: Report on Key Findings, reveals that three-quarters of surveyed business representatives believe the G20 has been instrumental in improving the global business environment following the financial crisis in 2008 and remains a relevant body for addressing global economic issues.

A large majority of survey respondents said that business should be more involved in the G20 process via participation in institutionalized meetings with G20 ministers, inclusion in official issue working groups and direct dialogue with G20 leaders.

The survey solicited views from large corporations, as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), across a wide breadth of industries. The approximately 2,000 survey respondents come from more than 100 countries, including all G20 member countries. Significantly, the majority of the respondents were from SMEs and almost half of respondents were business owners or CEOs.

“The G20’s decisions and agenda impact core business goals for trade, investment, economic growth and job creation, and are increasingly shaping intergovernmental policies that affect business internationally,” said ICC Secretary General John Danilovich. “ICC has been deeply involved in the work of the G20, and strives to represent the voice of international business in the deliberations of G20 leaders. Our survey findings underline the importance of having a robust business-to-government dialogue on the G20 agenda.”

ICC created the Global Survey to gauge the business community’s perception of the G20 and identify business policy priorities for G20 leaders that encourage business expansion and job creation, both of which are crucial to achieving the G20’s goal of strong and sustainable growth. ICC effectively targets G20 policy development on a global scale through its G20 CEO Advisory Group, which serves to intensify top-level international business engagement and to ensure the inclusion of business views in the deliberations of G20 leaders.

Watch USCIB Chairman Terry McGraw Discuss the G20’s Global Growth Target (CNBC)

About USCIB:
USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, including ICC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contact:
Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

Former Ambassador John Danilovich Elected ICC Secretary General

Published on June 27, 2014
John Danilovich
John Danilovich

New York and Paris, June 27, 2014  – An American business leader and diplomat, John Danilovich, has been named secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Paris-based world business organization, according to the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), ICC’s American national committee.

ICC’s World Council voted unanimously to approve Danilovich’s appointment today in Geneva, following a recommendation by the ICC Executive Board. A selection committee appointed by the board reviewed the qualifications of more than 300 candidates before selecting Danilovich based on his impressive credentials in the international arena and extensive experience of trade related issues.

“John will be an outstanding secretary general,” said ICC Chairman Terry McGraw, chairman of McGraw Hill Financial [now S&P Global], who also serves as USCIB’s chairman. “His experience and deep understanding of global markets as a business leader will be incredibly important to ensure public-private sector engagement in driving economic growth, creating jobs and raising standards of living around the world. We are pleased he will be taking the lead of the world’s business organization.”

Danilovich has been active in the international maritime industry for several decades, holding executive board positions in a number of companies. He served as the U.S. ambassador to Brazil and to Costa Rica, and from 2005 to 2009 was the chief executive officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an innovative and successful foreign aid program. Click here for full biographical information.

“I greatly look forward to working with ICC professionals, leadership and national committees around the world to strengthen the organization’s role and visibility,” said Danilovich. “This is an exciting organization at a crucial moment in its development. I want to build on the success achieved over the last few years under the leadership of former Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier, who set ICC on a solid foundation and a steady course.”

USCIB President and CEO Peter M. Robinson said he looked forward to working with Danilovich. “We believe ICC has made an excellent choice,” he said. “The entire USCIB team stands ready to help John develop ICC into an even more authoritative and effective business voice on the global stage.”

About ICC:

ICC is the largest, most representative business organization in the world. Its global network comprises over six million companies, chambers of commerce and business associations in more than 130 countries, with interests spanning every sector of private enterprise. A world network of national committees keeps the ICC international secretariat in Paris informed about national and regional business priorities. More than 2,000 experts drawn from ICC’s member companies feed their knowledge and experience into crafting the ICC stance on specific business issues. The United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the G20 and many other intergovernmental bodies, both international and regional, are kept in touch with the views of international business through ICC. More at www.iccwbo.org.

About USCIB:

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and regulatory coherence. Its members include U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, including ICC, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More at www.uscib.org.

Contacts:

Dawn Chardonnal, ICC
+ 33 1 49.53.29.07, dawn.chardonnal@iccwbo.org

Jonathan Huneke, USCIB
+1 212.703.5043, jhuneke@uscib.org

USCIB Supports Ratification of Disability Treaty

Published on June 10, 2014

4752_image001New York, N.Y., June 10, 2014 – The United States Council for International Business (USCIB), which represents America’s top global companies, has urged Congress to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), an international disability treaty that was inspired by U.S. leadership in recognizing the rights of people with disabilities.

The CRDP was modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides a vital framework for creating global policies that embrace the rights of people with disabilities. Ratification of the CPRD allows the U.S. to maintain its leadership role and eliminate disability discrimination around the world.

USCIB signed on with over 800 disability, business and faith organizations that voiced support for the treaty. In a letter addressed to Senate leaders, USCIB President and CEO Peter M. Robinson urged Congress to move expeditiously to ratify the treaty, and underscored how the CRPD strengthens American leadership and benefits business.

“U.S. business has long recognized that policies promoting diversity and non-discrimination in the workplace are important for protecting human rights as well as for purely business reasons,” said Robinson. “Workplace diversity conveys important economic advantages on both companies and the societies in which they do business, including broader talent pools, improved productivity, increased job creation and opening new markets.”

USCIB is a member of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network, a voluntary group of multinational companies, employers’ organizations, business networks and disabled persons’ organizations who share the conviction that people with disabilities have talents and skills that can enhance virtually any workplace. USCIB Senior Counsel Ronnie Goldberg serves on the network’s steering committee.

About USCIB:

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and prudent regulation. Its members include top U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment.  More information is available at www.uscib.org.

Contact:

Jonathan Huneke, VP communications, USCIB

(212) 703-5043 or jhuneke@uscib.org

 

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New Franchising Title Bundle Offer

Published on June 5, 2014

To celebrate a new title, Using Franchising to Take Your Business International, we the USCIB International Bookstore is offering a 10 percent discount on this title and two bundle options.

Using Franchising to Take Your Business International

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International franchising can be highly rewarding. Why, when and how a successful franchisor should go international are some of the questions addressed by this book. This guide will help you decide whether to take the next step by outlining the difference between common law and civil law, as well as legislation in different countries and states. Aside from legal considerations, this title covers the business issues of potential risks and pitfalls, market and financial research, and candidate choice. Country-specific information and checklists will allow you to customize your franchise contracts.

Save 10 Percent when Purchasing any of these Bundles

The ICC Model Franchising Contract will help save valuable time when preparing franchising agreements, whereas Drafting and Negotiating International Commercial Contracts highlights the challenges companies might face when doing business internationally.

For more information on any of our titles and to place your order, please visit the USCIB International Bookstore or contact us at 212.703.6066.

 

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