It
is useful to reach as much data as possible from various sources when exporting
and importing, because these sources provide useful information in eliminating
the differences in terms of social, cultural and linguistic between countries.
Especially with the spread of the internet, it has become more accessible to
reach the resources provided by these institutions that lead the way in
international trade. Both national and international institutions operate in
the field of international trade.
1.
Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK)
In
order to contribute to the integration of the Turkish economy with the world
economy, researching investment opportunities in Turkey and abroad with the
Business Councils within the body of DEİK, which work on expanding
international relations networks, especially on industrial cooperation, opening
the service sector to the international arena and searching for new markets It
is the institution tasked with contributing to the increase of exports and
organizing similar business development activities.
2.
World Trade Organization
It
is the legal and institutional body of the multilateral trading system. The WTO
provides a legal framework for how governments will make domestic trade laws
and regulations, and is a platform where trade relations between countries are
developed through collective negotiations and negotiations. WTO, whose purpose
is defined as removing barriers to international trade by reducing customs
tariffs and preventing discrimination in foreign trade, is an international
agreement that regulates trade between countries in terms of rights and
responsibilities.
3.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
The
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is the main executive body
of the United Nations General Assembly in the field of trade and development.
This conference, whose English abbreviation is UNCTAD, was established as a
permanent international body at the end of the first session held in Geneva in
1964 with the aim of accelerating economic growth and development especially in
developing countries. Making multilateral trade agreements, determining
principles and procedures for international trade, reducing trade barriers are
among its main duties.
4.
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
The
OECD was established in 1961, based on the Paris Convention signed on 14
December 1960.OECD countries consist of industrialized and developing
countries. Today, 38 countries are members of the organization. Among the
objectives of the OECD is the implementation of the policy of economic
expansion and the promotion of coordinated socio-economic development and
supporting the development of multilateral and non-discriminatory world trade
in accordance with international obligations. Besides the institution supports,
human rights, democracy and personal liberties.
5.
World Customs Organization
World
Customs Organization is an international organization established to ensure and
improve the effective work of national customs administrations. The
headquarters of the organization is located in Brussels. This organization,
which currently has 150 members, is responsible for the operation of more than
95% of international trade. By providing leadership, guidance and support to
customs authorities, the World Customs Organization develops international
standards, promotes cooperation and facilitates trade, ensures fair revenue
collection and lastly protects society.
6.
The International Chamber of Commerce
The
International Chamber of Commerce is an international organization that
represents companies from 140 countries around the world. The International
Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest and most represented business
organization. The headquarters of the organization is located in Paris. The
International Chamber of Commerce helps to reinforce international trade to
strengthen and protect open markets for goods and services and the free flow of
money. The three primary activities that the ICC are the creation of rules,
dispute resolution, and policy advocacy.
As
can be seen, the above-mentioned institutions operate in order to provide a
basic framework for international trade and to assist companies engaged in
trade. The information provided by these institutions may still be insufficient
for companies that want to trade, at this point, organizations that provide business
intelligence can fill this gap.
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