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BASIS Fact Sheet

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BASIS Fact Sheet

WHAT IS BASIS?

BASIS (Business Action to Support the Information Society) is an initiative by the

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). It serves as the voice of global business in the

international dialogue on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can better

serve as engines of economic growth and social development.

BASIS is the recognized business focal point in the post-UN World Summit on the

Information Society (WSIS) activities, having built productive communications with all

stakeholder groups; governments, international organizations, civil society and the Internet

technical community.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR BASIS MEMBERS?

Receiving updated information on the global discussions on Internet governance and

ICTs

Building relationships and impacting policy discussions with members from across

sectors and geographies, and representatives from governments, international

organizations, the Internet technical community and civil society

Receiving recognition for your expertise: opportunities to recommend speakers and

experts to participate in global, regional and national events and working groups

Enhancing company’s exposure online: company or association profile with logo on

ICC BASIS website and communication materials

Supporting company’s corporate social responsibility, public good and positive

corporate image

Having access to practical tools developed by ICC’s Digital Economy Commission

WHERE DOES BASIS ADVOCATE?

BASIS advocates policy positions shaped within the ICC’s Commission on the Digital

Economy, and coordinates business input to international fora such as:

Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Action Lines forum

WSIS+10 review process

National governments and intergovernmental and international organizations

Global Multistakeholder Meeting on the Future of Internet Governance (NetMundial)

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WHICH COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS ARE BASIS MEMBERS?

IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE?

Yes, an annual membership fee is applicable to cover the costs of the activities:

Companies based in developed countries: EUR 10,000-15,000

SMEs and companies based in developing countries: minimum EUR 5,000

Non-profit business associations: EUR 1,500-2,000

CAN I JOIN BASIS IF MY ORGANIZATION IS NOT AN ICC MEMBER?

Yes. Non-ICC members are welcome to join BASIS and are required to contribute financially

towards the costs of the BASIS activities.

BASIS members must be completely privately held entities, with no governmental or other

interests involved. Members must also provide information about their company/association,

mailing address, contact details, and website. Applications are reviewed to ensure

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membership requirements are complied with.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT BASIS’ ACTIVITIES?

Please download the BASIS brochure here.

HOW DO I JOIN BASIS?

Simply contact the ICC BASIS team:

Constance Weise, Assistant Policy Manager

constance.weise@iccwbo.org Tel: +33 1 49 53 33 89 Anna-Katharina Moellers, Executive Assistant

ams@iccwbo.org Tel: +33 1 49 53 29 18