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The voice of enterprise - Edition 23
BUSINESS FEDERATIONS NEWS
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Meeting the demand for natural resources in a sustainable way is one of the main challenges of our time; data indicate that the use of raw materials rose at about twice the rate of the population growth, over the last century. To decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, a collaborative approach involving governments, businesses, the scientific community, as well as consumers is much needed. GBC is committed to supporting the initiatives undertaken by the G7 and G20 leaders, in fostering the inclusion of resource efficiency in the international agenda. Read more
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Event organized in context of G7/B7 & G20/B20 by Confindustria & Global Business Coalition
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Global Business Coalition meets International Resource Panel co-chair
GBC discusses Resource Efficiency roadmap, challenges & opportunities with Janez Potocnik
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Platform to showcase good practices & give visibility to what European industries are doing
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The paper is the outcome of 5 months of intense discussions among members from 23 countries
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The sustainable use of natural resources is on a G20 summit agenda for the first time
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UPS & GreenBiz Group whitepaper showcasing 5 circular economy trends
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B7 SUMMIT
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Leaders convey conclusions to G7 Presidency in view of May Taormina Summit. Read more
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G7 Business committed to market access & liberalization
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Business Summit to be supervised and coordinated by Confindustria
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In 2018, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will host the B7 Summit
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B20 - G20
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Engagement groups ask G20 leaders to provide an unambiguous long-term direction
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Recommendations on how to improve the process of WTO & make it more relevant for business
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Creating benefits for all driving inclusive growth through trade and investment
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Digitalization taskforce releases paper & statement signed by more than 50 business representatives
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B20 welcomes many aspects of the Communiqué and calls on G20 to take more decisive action
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Baden-Baden, Germany, leaders reaffirm commitment to international economic & financial cooperation
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GBC MEMBER FEDERATIONS
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Together with our European partners, we need to enhance national reform efforts
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Comments from GBC members – USCC, CBI, BusinessEurope & BDI and other federations
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Presidents of leading national business federations in Europe declare full commitment to the EU
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EU-Turkey relations include historical depth, contemporary partnership and future gains
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Chamber played an instrumental role in 1986 & plans to be heavily engaged in the coming effort
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Five proposals presented to support French companies in a complex globalized world
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CII President Dr Forbes anticipates higher growth levels in the coming quarters
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BUSINESS FEDERATIONS AT A GLANCE
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GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
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Group will work closely with the IMF’s Interdepartmental Working Group on Finance and Technology
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Weak signs of recovery, threatened by persistently high excess steel making capacity
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BFA to promote economic exchange, coordination & cooperation between Asia & other parts of the world
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 09-10, 2017
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G7 Energy Ministers Meeting - Rome, Italy
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April 10-11, 2017
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G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting - Lucca, Italy
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April 19-20, 2017
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The International Economic Forum of the Americas – World Strategic Forum - Miami, USA
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April 20-21, 2017
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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting - Washington D.C., USA
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April 21-23, 2017
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Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group - Washington D.C., USA
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April 24-28, 2017
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Hannover Messe - Hannover, Germany
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April 24-28, 2017
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UNCTAD E-commerce Week - Geneva, Switzerland
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April 26-29, 2017
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APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 2 - Seoul, Korea
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April 26-29, 2017
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30th ASEAN Summit and related Meetings - Metro Manila, Philippines
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May 02-03, 2017
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B20 Germany Summit - Berlin, Germany
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May 02-04, 2017
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GPFI Forum and Plenary - Berlin, Germany
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May 02-05, 2017
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ICGLR-OECD-UN GoE Joint Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains - Paris, France
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May 08-18, 2017
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Bonn Climate Change Conference - Bonn, Germany
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