ICC helps personal sector mobilisation for Gaza reconstruction – ICC

Co-hosted by the UK Government, the Palestinian Authority, and the Government of Egypt, the Wilton Park convention convened senior representatives from governments, worldwide monetary establishments, companies, and civil society to coordinate planning efforts for Gaza’s restoration. Attendees included officers from the EU, Germany, Jordan, Norway, and the Netherlands, in addition to representatives from the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the United Nations.

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO stated:

“ICC’s participation in this dialogue reflects our commitment to leveraging business as a force for peace and reconstruction in conflict-affected regions. Through our global network, we can mobilise the investment, expertise, and partnerships needed to support Gaza’s recovery.”

Lessons from Ukraine and past

ICC’s participation was grounded in its broader engagement with fragile and conflict-affected areas, notably Ukraine. Drawing on its work with the Ukraine Donor Platform, the SME Resilience Alliance for Ukraine, and the Ukraine Recovery Conference format, ICC offered sensible fashions for unlocking personal capital and resilient financial ecosystems.

A key focus was the position of worldwide arbitration and efficient dispute decision mechanisms in de-risking personal funding. ICC showcased its dispute decision initiative for Ukraine and explored prospects for increasing this mannequin to Palestine, as these mechanisms are important to reinforce entry to justice and guarantee stability and predictability.

ICC additionally offered on the Wilton Park occasion its work by the ICC Working Group on Export Finance for Reconstruction of Conflict-Affected Areas, launched on the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference. The initiative brings collectively personal sector companies, export credit score companies, and multilateral growth banks to allow the export of capital-intensive items wanted for particles clearing and infrastructure rebuilding.

Supporting the native personal sector

ICC highlighted the necessity to empower Gaza’s native personal sector by focused capacity-building for Chambers of Commerce and SMEs, enabling them to have interaction in cross-border commerce.

Recommendations from the Wilton Park dialogue will feed into the Cairo International Conference on Recovery, Reconstruction and Development of Gaza, scheduled to happen this November.

ICC’s engagement at Wilton Park is a part of its ongoing collaboration with Palestine Emerging, a non-public sector-led worldwide coalition engaged on Gaza’s reconstruction and the financial restoration of the West Bank. As a part of this collaboration, the Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture has joined the ICC World Chambers Federation, enhancing Palestinian companies’ participation in worldwide commerce.

ICC stays dedicated to supporting a sustainable, inclusive, and personal sector-led restoration for Palestine, one which unlocks the area’s financial potential and fosters long-term peace, prosperity, and alternative for all.