Addis Chamber’s longstanding relationship with ICC reflects a shared commitment to advancing sustainable business and investment, strengthening international trade, and creating opportunities for the private sector.
The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations (Addis Chamber), one of Ethiopia’s most renowned chambers of commerce, proudly continues its longstanding membership and engagement with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), headquartered in Paris, France.
Established in 1947 G.C. (1939 E.C.), Addis chamber is the oldest and one of the most prominent chambers of commerce in Ethiopia, with nearly eight decades of dedicated service to the business community.
Over the years, the Chamber has played an important role in representing the interests of businesses and promoting trade, investment, and private-sector development.
As a member of the World Chambers Federation, Addis Chamber maintains a significant position within the global network of chambers, strengthening connections between Ethiopian businesses and the international business community.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the world’s largest business membership organization, representing more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries.
With its headquarters in Paris, France, ICC works to promote international trade and investment systems that foster peace, prosperity, and opportunity for all.a
This commitment was further demonstrated in May 2025, when Mr. John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce, held bilateral discussions with Mrs. Zehara Mohammed, President of the Chamber together with other leadership team.
The engagement provided an important platform for strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities to further support Ethiopia’s business community and its integration into global markets.
ICC champions the interests and needs of businesses—large and small—in global decision-making.
It leverages private-sector expertise and knowledge to develop practical solutions to interconnected global challenges and transform them into opportunities.
With a firm belief in the power of the private sector to contribute to positive change, ICC works to ensure that the voice of business is heard where it matters most.
In the same spirit, Addis Chamber continues to advance its mission of promoting business, trade, and investment in a sustainable and globally connected manner.
The enduring partnership between Addis chamber and ICC represents a shared vision of a stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable global business environment—one that creates opportunities for enterprises and contributes to economic prosperity in the metropolis and beyond.
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