Affiliations

Partnerships and Affiliations

TRACIT works in partnership with a number of like-minded, forward-thinking companies and organisations committed to combating illicit trade and ensuring a fair and level playing field for legitimate trade.

AFFILIATIONS

TRACIT and the Autoridad Nacional de Aduanas (Panama Customs, ANA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the better performance of the parties to prevent smuggling, customs fraud, trafficking in illicit substances and control of trafficking in counterfeit products.

TRACIT is a member of The Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC) Associate Experts Group (AEG). Established in 1962, BIAC stands for policies that enable businesses of all sizes to contribute to growth, economic development, and societal prosperity. More information can be found at www.biac.org

TRACIT is a member of the ILO Global Business Network Forced Labour (GBNFL), an umbrella forum for collaboration convened by the International Labour Organization (ILO) where business and business networks come together behind a common objective of eliminating forced labour and human trafficking. More information can be found at flbusiness.network

TRACIT is a registered civil society organization with the Organization of American States (OAS). TRACIT was approved by the OAS Permanent Council in August 2021, and supports the OAS activities by strengthening the mechanisms of cooperation between Civil Society and OAS Member States on the topic of illicit trade.

As a proud participant in the UN Global Compact, TRACIT commits to support and promote the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. TRACIT Annual Communication on Engagement

TRACIT and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration between the two organizations to improve the international response to serious transnational organized crime and illicit trade.

TRACIT received Permanent Observer Status with the World Intellectual Property Association (WIPO) during the General Assembly meeting in September 2020. This presents a valuable opportunity for TRACIT to engage in the dialogue on the importance of protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), crucial to maximizing the value of human creativity and innovation and promoting economic development. TRACIT also participates in the WIPO Advisory Committee on Enforcement.

Alliance Partners

TRACIT Alliance Partners form a powerful international network of business and trade associations that stand with TRACIT against illicit trade.

Member companies

TRACIT member companies are committed to the belief that mitigating illicit trade is a social and economic imperative.

PROJECT PARTNERS

TRACIT has joined forces with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and commissioned them to produce the Global Illicit Trade Environment Index. EIU is the world leader in global business intelligence. EIU is the business-to-business arm of The Economist Group, which publishes The Economist newspaper. The Economist Intelligence Unit helps executives make better decisions by providing timely, reliable and impartial analysis on worldwide market trends and business strategies. More information can be found at www.eiu.com or www.twitter.com/theeiu.

TRACIT is a member of the Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of responsible retailers, consumer groups, manufacturers, intellectual property advocates and law enforcement officials who support efforts at all levels of government to protect consumers and communities from the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods. The coalition supports legislation that requires online marketplaces to collect and verify basic information of third parties who sell products on their platforms. Visit the Coalition here.

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

TRACIT supports the annual Business 20, or B20 process. The B20 represents the business community across all G20 member states and industry sectors. B20 seeks to support the G20 in developing approaches and policies to address the global challenges and priorities defined by the G20 countries. During the 2021 Italy B20 cycle, TRACIT will actively participate and share its expertise with the Integrity & Compliance Taskforce, allowing us to engage with our partners and new stakeholders on the threat of illicit trade to G20 economies. For more information, please visit: https://www.b20italy2021.org

TRACIT was a Knowledge Partner for the OECD 2018 Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum -- the premier annual public event on integrity and anti-corruption worldwide. The Forum provides an opportunity for countries, organisations and companies involved in anti-corruption, integrity or related activities to showcase new approaches, services and initiatives to a high-level global audience. More information can be found at www.oecd.org/corruption/integrity-forum/partnerships

MEDIA PARTNERS

TRACIT partners with the CAT Company Inc to help bridge the gap between public policy and the global business community on countering illicit trade. The CAT Company is a preferred official and authorized publishing partner for several meetings of Heads of State and Government, including the annual G7/G8, G20, and APEC summits. See the TRACIT article “Illicit trade: A Global Threat to Development, Economic Growth and Security” in the G7 Executive Talk Series Global Briefing Report, published for the 44th G7 Leaders' Summit in Charlevoix. See the Official B20 Publication here