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Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economic developments

Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economic developments. Lars-Kåre Legernes Oslo Chamber of Commerce Norway , CEO and President . Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economic developments.

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Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economic developments

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  1. Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economicdevelopments Lars-Kåre Legernes Oslo Chamber of Commerce Norway , CEO and President

  2. Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economicdevelopments • We have over 12.000 Chambers of Commerce in the world playingdifferentroles…… • Manychambersmainly in Europe aregovermentalinstitutionswithobligatorymembership and manyofficialtasks- like companyregistration, education etc. • In most englishspeakingcountriestheChambersare private membershiporganisationswithvolontarymembership. • A thirdcategoryarethebi-lateralchamberorganisationsfocusingon trade and relationshipsbetweentwocountries.

  3. The world GNP developmentthe last 10 years GNP = 100 in Year 2000 2010 Eurocountries 100 112 USA 100 118 Brazil 100 142 India 100 220 China 100 271 Source IMF and Norwegian Central bank

  4. Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economicdevelopments • Dramaticchanges in a rapid changing world. • Affectingeverybodyno matter whereyou live. • Environmentaleffects-naturaldisasters. • Social effects – poor/ rich • Demographicchanges in additionthenext 20 years- The silverTsunami – wave of elderly-we must be prepared….. • Housingchallenges– Need for land also for business location. • Employmentchallenges – unemployemnt – laborshortages • Education challenges – educatewhat business and societyneeds….. • More free trade – increasedneed for trust and transparency. • Growingfocusonethicalrules and business- not just focuson making moneybut to make money in an honest and sustainableway.

  5. Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economicdevelopments • What is theChambers of Commerce role in Urban Social and economicdevelopment ? - Talk to the person sitting besideyou for oneminute and come up withonethingthatyou do or can do to drive urban social and economicdevelopment ?

  6. Role of Chambers of Commerce in Urban Social & economicdevelopments • What is theChambers of Commerce role in Urban Social and economicdevelopment ? • Someexamples ……. • Education- training seminars . • How to save energy ….. Energy efficiency for businesses • Lobbying and press. • Focus and attentionontheschool system – whatdoes business need and doesthelocalschool system deliverthat ? • Environmentalissues – focuson non performers • Trade development for members--- helpeachotherwithinformationon reliable partners • Natural Disasters– play a role --- organiseassistance and have a plan ready …. • Local planning --- be present and take part in community planning and make sure both business and societycangrowtogether. • CSR – Focusonthe ”good” companies --- in press and media onyour web.

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