Global Initiatives

Global Initiatives provide reliable and effective engagement with multi-lateral institutions, governments, and international business coalitions. We advocate for our members’ interests through direct high-level dialogues with global economic bodies.

Recent Activity

Above the FoldApr 29, 2021 - 12:30pm
U.S.-Israel

Expanding U.S.-Israel Partnerships in Health Innovation

Learn more about the U.S.-Israel Business Council's bilateral health innovation dialogue.

EventApr 28, 2021 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
InSTEP with NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins the U.S. Chamber's InSTEP series

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

EventApr 27, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

India COVID Crisis: How Businesses Can Help

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-India Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a call with senior government officials and experts on how the private sector can support relief efforts.

EventApr 08, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:15am

Advancing International Financing featuring David Marchick, Chief Operating Officer of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

International Affairs will host David Marchick, COO of the Development Finance Corporation to discuss DFC's vision for key markets to support U.S. competitiveness in climate adaptation, global sustainable recovery, infrastructure finance and the DFC's role in the Quad vaccine initiative. 

EventApr 07, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm

Virtual InSTEP with Ash Carter

Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a session with former Secretary of Defense and Harvard Kennedy School Director of the Belfer Center Ash Carter, moderated by Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius.

EventMar 09, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
John Podesta_Global Resource Sustainability Task Force

U.S. International Sustainability and Climate Agenda Roundtable featuring John Podesta with the Center for American Progress

This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Resource Sustainability Task Force hosted John Podesta, Founder & Chair of the Center for American Progress, for a conversation on international sustainability and the climate agenda.  

Above the FoldJan 06, 2021 - 2:00pm
trade cargo 2021

Deadlines and Decisions for American Trade in 2021

Here is your breakdown of the issues and events that are likely to dominate international economic policy in 2021.

ArticleOct 23, 2020 - 10:45am
2020 Brazil-U.S. Business Council Connect Summit

Brazil on a Path to Sustainable Recovery

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC) and International Policy Coalition for Sustainable Growth have an ongoing dialogue with the Brazilian government on ways to improve its regulatory framework to meet international standards on sustainability and environmental performance. The U.S.

ReportSep 21, 2020 - 9:00am
GIHE investing in a healthier tomorrow cover

Increasing Social and Economic Benefits Globally: Rates of Return on Health Investments

This study provides insights into the economic and social returns to investments in prevention and treatment for chronic illnesses across 27 countries. The findings project that countries would on average realize a return of $20 in productivity gains and workers lives saved for every $1 invested in cardiovascular disease and diabetes interventions. Likewise, countries could see a return of $22 for every $1 invested in anxiety disorders and depression interventions.