ICC and IE Singapore launch ICC Academy

It will provide “rigorous, relevant and applicable” business education.

Singapore is fast growing as a global trading hub, and it is just apt for the country to grow its own global business leaders and experts.

According to a media release, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world business organization, has today launched the ICC Academy. Delivered via a digital platform, the Academy is said to provide rigorous, relevant and applicable business education.

The Academy is launched in partnership with International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, the government agency that promotes international trade and assists Singapore companies to internationalise.

IE Singapore and ICC share a common vision to promote global trade. The former’s role is to establish Singapore as a global trading hub while the latter promotes open trade and investment and helps businesses worldwide meet the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly integrated world economy. The ICC Academy is a partnership milestone for both parties in nurturing global business leaders and experts. It will serve as a centre of excellence and thought leadership for the global business community.

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“E-learning initiatives are being adopted as a means of maximising educational budgets as well as expanding the potential breadth of audience – without compromising on the quality or depth of learning,” said John Danilovich, Secretary General of ICC. “Provided users have access to the Internet, distance learning means there will be no inequalities with respect to educational potential via the ICC Academy – no matter where an individual is situated.”

The use of a digital platform also allows ICC to centralize the Academy in one location: Singapore – an established international trade hub, underpinned by its strategic location and presence of a strong trading community. It is chosen as the location of ICC Academy because of the country’s well-established ecosystem of business infrastructure, strong network of companies and large pool of skilled talent. The ICC Academy will further enhance this trade ecosystem.

Teo Eng Cheong, Chief Executive Officer, IE Singapore, said: “The establishment of the ICC Academy global headquarters in Singapore is a testament to our role as an international trading hub. With a common mandate to promote international trade, IE Singapore and ICC can jointly contribute to growth of expertise and talent for the sector globally.”