Vision, mission and values
What the Council is for, where it intends to get to, and the principles that govern how it operates.
Vision
To build the world's most connected ecosystem, empowering entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, universities, governments and innovators to create sustainable economic growth through collaboration, innovation, education and global market expansion.
In practice that means being the body a business turns to when it needs a credible counterpart in another market — not the largest network, but the one where an introduction is worth accepting.
Mission
To create a trusted global platform where businesses of every size can access knowledge, partnerships, investments, talent, technology and international opportunities, while contributing to innovation-driven economic development.
The Council does this through five pillars of activity, fifteen global councils, country chapters with published leadership, fifteen annual global programmes, an integrated digital platform, and membership assessed against published criteria.
Motto
Connect. Innovate. Empower. Expand.
Building a borderless ecosystem where business, education, innovation, investment and leadership come together to create global opportunities for all.
Values
Six working principles. Each is testable — you can check whether the Council is following it.
Selectivity that is published
An acceptance standard nobody can read is not a standard. Eligibility criteria, the review process and the categories we do not admit are all public.
Precision about authority
We state plainly what the Council can and cannot do. We do not imply accreditation, certification or statutory powers we do not hold.
Reciprocity
Senior members are recruited to contribute, not only to consume. Mentoring, panels and committee seats are obligations of standing, not perks.
Evidence over assertion
Figures are published only when verified. Testimonials are published only with written consent. Where a fact is not yet confirmed, the gap is visible.
Governance in public
Roles, terms of office, declared interests, the complaints route and the review process are all published.
Usefulness
A member should be able to name something membership produced. If a programme produces nothing in its term, it is wound up rather than quietly continued.
Join the Council
Applications are free to submit and are assessed by the Membership Committee. Fees are payable only if your application is approved.
Work with CIBET
Chambers, institutions, associations, corporates and public bodies can partner with the Council on programmes, events and delegations.