Business leaders from around the world convened this week in Marrakesh for the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss economic development. ICC proposed solutions to counter developmental obstacles and called on the international community to address the problem of access to trade finance.
ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO joined global leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs on the panel “Job-Rich Growth: The Answer to Poverty”. They discussed the main challenges faced by firms to enhance job creation such as limited access to finance, regulatory barriers and poor business environments.
Underscoring the lack of job opportunities in low-income countries, he highlighted four areas for immediate action:
Watch the full panel.
