ICC is working as a strategicpartner to the World Health Organization, G20 other international institutionsto support business during the Covid-19 crisis. Our immediate priorities arecontainment of the virus, getting practical support to business to keepingglobal trade flowing. Longer term, we are also preparing the ground to helpre-boot the global economy post crisis.
This is a dedicated page to share information, calls to actions and activities from ICC's network. We assure you that we are monitoring the situation closely and working through our channels to support businesses, governments and institutions to contain the situation as quickly as possible.
PROGRAMME OF ACTION
Global Advocacy Campaign
We are partnering with a host of international bodies to press governments for action in two areas:-
Adequate financial support to companies and workers and
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The dismantling of trade barriers to allow supplies and services to get to where they are needed most.
Covid-19 Business Survival Kit
We are publishing practical business guides on key topics such as risk and workplace management, strategy, human resources, meetings, communications and engagement and Force Majeure.
ICC-WHO Business Surveys
We are working with WHO to gather live insight into how companies are coping during the crisis to keep policy makers informed and help identify risks.
ICC Covid-19 Taskforce
In the UK, we are setting up a virtual network of companies, business organisations and governments to work with us and help disseminate guidance to companies when they need it.Related Free Resources
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