Draft:Ibero-american Association of Chambers of Commerce AICO

Asociación Iberoamericana de Cámaras de Comercio AICO
AbbreviationAICO
Formation1974
TypeInternational Organization
Headquarters Mexico Balderas Avenida Cuauhtémoc 144-1st Floor, Centro, Mexico City, Mexico
Region served
Ibero-America
ServicesRepresentation of Chambers of Commerce
Membership
 Argentina

 Andorra
 Bolivia
 Brazil
 Chile
 Colombia
 Ecuador
 Spain
 United States
 Guatemala
 Honduras
 Israel
 Mexico
 Panama
 Paraguay
 Peru
 Portugal
 Dominican Republic
 Turkey
 Uruguay

 Venezuela
President
Francisco Herrero León
Websitewww.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

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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

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The following table lists the Chambers of Commerce that are affiliated with AICO as of 2024:[4]

Flag Country Name of the Chamber of Commerce
  Spain Spain
  • A Coruña Chamber of Commerce
  • Alicante Chamber of Commerce
  • Badajoz Chamber of Commerce
  • Barcelona Chamber of Commerce
  • Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce
  • Cantabria Chamber of Commerce
  • Spanish Chamber of Commerce
  • Fuerteventura Chamber of Commerce
  • Gijón Chamber of Commerce
  • Gran Canaria Chamber of Commerce
  • Lanzarote and La Graciosa Chamber of Commerce
  • La Rioja Chamber of Commerce
  • Lleida Chamber of Commerce
  • Madrid Chamber of Commerce
  • Reus Chamber of Commerce
  • Seville Chamber of Commerce
  • Valencia Chamber of Commerce
  • Valladolid Chamber of Commerce
  • Zamora Chamber of Commerce
  • Zaragoza Chamber of Commerce
  Andorra Andorra Andorra Chamber of Commerce
  Portugal Portugal Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP)
  Guatemala Guatemala Guatemala Chamber of Commerce
  Honduras Honduras Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  Mexico Mexico
  • Mexico City Chamber of Commerce
  • Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce
  • Querétaro Chamber of Commerce
  • Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce (CONCANACO)
  • Monterrey National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism
  Panama Panama
  • Colón Chamber of Commerce
  • Panama Chamber of Commerce
  Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
  • Altagracia Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • La Vega Real Chamber of Commerce
  • Puerto Plata Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • San Cristóbal Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • San Pedro de Macorís Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • Santiago Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
  • Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce
  • Hermanas Mirabal Chamber of Commerce
  Argentina Argentina Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services
  Brazil Brazil National Confederation of Commerce (CNC)
  Chile Chile Santiago Chamber of Commerce
  Paraguay Paraguay National Chamber of Commerce and Services of Paraguay
  Uruguay Uruguay National Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay
  Bolivia Bolivia
  • National Chamber of Commerce of Bolivia (CNC)
  • Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce (CAINCO)
  • Cochabamba Chamber of Commerce (ICAM)
  • National Chamber of Industry (CNI)
  Colombia Colombia
  • Armenia and Quindío Chamber of Commerce
  • Barranquilla Chamber of Commerce
  • Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
  • Bucaramanga Chamber of Commerce
  • Cali Chamber of Commerce
  • Cúcuta Chamber of Commerce
  • La Guajira Chamber of Commerce
  • Medellín Chamber of Commerce
  • Montería Chamber of Commerce
  • Colombian Confederation of Chambers of Commerce (CONFECAMARAS)
  • Colombia India Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  Ecuador Ecuador Quito Chamber of Commerce
  Peru Peru
  • Arequipa Chamber of Commerce
  • Lima Chamber of Commerce
  • La Libertad Chamber of Commerce and Production
  Venezuela Venezuela National Council of Commerce and Services (CONSECOMERCIO)

Extra-regional Chambers of Commerce Affiliated with AICO

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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  1. ^ "Francisco Herrero, President of the Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  2. ^ "WHAT IS AICO – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. ^ Tiempo, Redacción El (1994-11-24). "CHAMBERS TO SEEK SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. ^ "MEMBERS BY REGIONS – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  5. ^ "MEMBERS BY REGIONS – AICO" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  6. ^ "Organizations and Economists Will Present Proposals to Boost Costa Rican Exports". www.larepublica.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. ^ Redacción (2021-03-18). "VIVEIRO: 25 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP WITH ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE". Sfarad.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  8. ^ "HOME". Israel-Ibero-America Multilateral Chamber of Commerce and Cooperation (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  9. ^ "CAMACOL AICO Declaration | Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  10. ^ "New Investment and Business Cooperation Opportunities in Turkey". www.icex.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-19.
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