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Business leaders and experts drawn from the ICC membership establish the key business positions, policies and practices on e-business, information technologies and telecommunications through the EBITT Commission.

Global business recommendations highlight Internet policy priorities

Geneva, 14 February 2012

Increased focus on development issues and constructive policy discussions on Internet security, openness and privacy initiatives are among recommendations put forth on behalf of business to ensure that the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) remains the most effective Internet-policy related event of the year.

ICC submits recommendations for ITU World Conference success
Paris, 19 January ICC today released its recommendations to governments and regulators, to contribute to a successful ITU 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12), which should result in an agreement that fosters the ongoing development of global telecom markets.

Mobile broadband spectrum shortage requires immediate action
Paris, 20 October 2011 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today called for governments and regulators to accelerate efforts to allocate and assign adequate spectrum to support the ever-increasing demand for mobile broadband.

Business wants Internet governance to remain in the hands of all stakeholders
Nairobi, Kenya, 30 September 2011 As the sixth Internet Governance Forum draws to a close in Kenya today, ICC Business Action to Support the Information Society members have highlighted the essential role of the private sector in driving continued Internet development.

Fair and open approaches to Internet governance must be ensured, ICC tells IGF delegates
Nairobi, Kenya, 27 September 2011 Subramanian Ramadorai, Chair of ICC BASIS initiative, addresses over 1,700 business leaders, government officials, technical experts, academics and civil society representatives today at the opening of IGF Kenya.

Public policies enable the Internet to create opportunity and jobs
Nairobi, 26 September 2011 Ahead of the Internet Governance Forum 2011, which begins in Kenya tomorrow, the ICC has underscored the importance of a multistakeholder approach when creating public policies that bring the benefits of information and communication technologies and the Internet to everyone.

ICC warns of harmful regulatory proposals for Internet backbone
Paris, 6 September 2011 ICC today released a Discussion Paper highlighting how a commercially-driven framework has allowed Internet Backbone Interconnection Agreements to fuel the massive growth of the Internet across the globe.

UN Under Secretary General’s letter confirms strong business input into Internet Governance Forum preparations
26 May 2011 ICC and its Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative have welcomed the recent announcement by UN Under-Secretary-General, Sha Zukang confirming continued strong representation of business in the Multistakeholder Advisory Group that will steer preparations for the 6th Internet Governance Forum.