The first female Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Maria Fernanda Garza will visit Ghana from the March 1-5, 2024.
The International Chamber of Commerce elected Maria Fernanda Garza from Mexico as the ICC Chair in 2022, making her the first woman to hold this position. Her predecessor was Ajay Banga, who was appointed as President of the World Bank.
She is the CEO of Orestia, a manufacturing home improvement solutions company based in Mexico, with exports to the USMCA region, Latin America and Asia. She has been a lifelong advocate for small and medium-sized businesses in her home country and around world.
Whilst in Ghana, she will meet with government officials and the business community and launch the 2nd ICC Africa Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, Women in Trade & Tourism and the 2023 edition of the ICC Rules on Combating Corruption
She is a member of the WIPO Advisory Board, UN Internet Governance Forum and part of the group of leaders and advisors of the B20.
ICC Ghana Secretary General, Emmanuel Doni-Kwame, said: “We look forward to working with her in building the capacity of International Chamber of Commerce in Ghana".
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 100 countries. ICC’s core mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.
Through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions and standard setting, it promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, in addition to providing market-leading dispute resolution services.
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
2 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
3 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
3 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
4 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
4 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
4 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
4 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
4 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
5 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
5 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
6 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
7 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
7 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
7 hours -
Pro-NPP group launched to help ‘Break the 8’
8 hours