Areas of Focus | International Trade Council

The following Strategic Areas of Focus establish guidelines for programmes and services provided to members of the International Trade Council:

Education

Promote the development of educational tools that teach good corporate governance.
Support legislators and businesses to work more effectively, creatively and collaboratively.
Determine the need for, encourage, and carry on research in areas of innovation.
Share information on trade-related standards and regulations.
Create partnerships with appropriate educational institutes and non-profit organisations.
Engage in other educational advisory services and activities from time to time.
Nurture future leaders.

Prioritise the development of human and economic resources.
Coordinate workforce and business development strategies.
Promote understanding and nurture bi-national business growth.
Publicise cultural, educational, social, and geographical opportunities of constituent members.
Provide technical assistance to federal, state, and local governments; funders; and non-profit agencies.
Promote initiatives that improve infrastructure.

Provide legislators and businesses with the appropriate tools to support their economic development plans.
Assist with business planning for pre-venture and existing business developments.
Develop public-private partnerships committed to improving and diversifying local economies.
Research new technologies that have the potential to impact economic growth.
Increase export and bilateral trade opportunities.
Promote long-term economic competitiveness.

Promote the development of commercial solutions to environmental challenges.
Provide assistance in green building and infrastructure design and planning.
Advance industry standards, regulation and public policies that ensure vibrant, just, and sustainable economies.
Assist mentors help their mentees build critical communications, advocacy and business skills and develop strategies that advance their work while focusing on the triple bottom line.