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Abbreviation | AICO |
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Formation | 1974 |
Type | International Organization |
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Region served | Ibero-America |
Services | Representation of Chambers of Commerce |
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President | Francisco Herrero León |
Website | www.aico.org |
The Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Services (AICO) is a private, international, non-profit entity that includes the most representative Chambers of Commerce from twenty-three Ibero-American countries,[1] similar corporations, and companies. The decision to create the Association was made during the 1st Meeting of Ibero-American Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Associations, held in Mexico City in 1974, and its formal constitution took place in Madrid in 1975.[2] AICO has worked tirelessly to strengthen business and trade ties in the region, facilitating economic development and investment both among Ibero-American countries and with non-regional countries that are part of it.
Mission and Objectives
[edit]The main objective of AICO is to foster sustainable economic growth and regional integration through international trade. The association aims to promote a favorable business environment, facilitate the exchange of information and best practices, and serve as a platform for collaboration between businesses and government agencies.[3]
Affiliated Regional Chambers of Commerce
[edit]The following table lists the Chambers of Commerce that are affiliated with AICO as of 2024:[4]
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Spain |
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Andorra | Andorra Chamber of Commerce |
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Portugal | Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP) |
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Guatemala | Guatemala Chamber of Commerce |
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Honduras | Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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Mexico |
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Panama |
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Dominican Republic |
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Argentina | Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services |
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Brazil | National Confederation of Commerce (CNC) |
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Chile | Santiago Chamber of Commerce |
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Paraguay | National Chamber of Commerce and Services of Paraguay |
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Uruguay | National Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay |
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Bolivia |
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Colombia |
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Ecuador | Quito Chamber of Commerce |
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Peru |
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Venezuela | National Council of Commerce and Services (CONSECOMERCIO) |
Extra-regional Chambers of Commerce Affiliated with AICO
[edit]Within its international collaboration network, AICO includes the active participation of several extra-regional Chambers of Commerce, including:[5]
Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel - Iberoamerica (CILIB)
[edit]The Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation Israel - Iberoamerica (CILIB) plays a crucial role in promoting trade between Israel and the Ibero-American countries. It facilitates the establishment of trade relations, identifies investment opportunities, and fosters collaboration in strategic areas such as technology, innovation, and agriculture. It has local representation in several countries in the Ibero-American region, including Spain, Portugal, and Costa Rica, among others.[6][7][8]
Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL)
[edit]The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL) is an organization that represents the commercial interests of the Latino community in the United States. Through its affiliation with AICO, CAMACOL seeks to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and the Ibero-American countries,
promoting fair trade and sustainable economic development.[9]
Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
[edit]The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) is an association that groups various chambers and commodity exchanges in Turkey. In collaboration with AICO, TOBB works to promote bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Turkey and the Ibero-American countries, identifying investment opportunities and facilitating trade exchanges.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Francisco Herrero, President of the Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "WHAT IS AICO – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Tiempo, Redacción El (1994-11-24). "CHAMBERS TO SEEK SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "MEMBERS BY REGIONS – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "MEMBERS BY REGIONS – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Organizations and Economists Will Present Proposals to Boost Costa Rican Exports". www.larepublica.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Redacción (2021-03-18). "VIVEIRO: 25 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP WITH ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE". Sfarad.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "HOME". Israel-Ibero-America Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "CAMACOL AICO Declaration | Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "New Investment and Business Cooperation Opportunities in Turkey". www.icex.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
External links
[edit]- Crónicas de Lanzarote - José Valle Appointed President of the AICO Bilateral Commission L-Africa
- Empresa Exterior - AICO Holds its 50th Assembly in Lima, Focusing on Sustainability and Digitalization
- Madrid Chamber of Commerce - The Madrid Chamber of Commerce Strengthens Ties with Ibero-American Chambers
- Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce AICO
- Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
- Seville Chamber of Commerce
- Portuguese Industrial Association
- Mexico City Chamber of Commerce
- Israel-Ibero-America Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation
- Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
- Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States