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| Sep 8, 2026 | Goodwall, Roofless Labs and Infera Neuro awarded FIF Funding | CHF 400’000 FIF Growth Awarded to Goodwall: helping young people build skills and find careers
Goodwall is a Geneva-based platform that helps young people develop practical skills and discover career paths through short, structured challeng... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | WYF Launches Global AI Talent Compact at AI for Good Global Summit 2026 | GENEVA, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit advancing challenge-based learning and youth development across more than 30 countries, today launched the Global AI Talent Compact at the AI for Good... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | WTO Tariff Profiles 2026: Bound Versus Applied Rates Across 150+ Economies | By Kyle Belmonte
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| Jun 23, 2026 | Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo Opens in Beijing | BEIJING, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on June 22.
Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo Opens in Beijing
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| Jun 22, 2026 | Two Geneva ventures awarded FIF Growth and FIF Seed Tech funding |
CHF 400,000 FIF Growth Awarded to Backbone: the AI Marketing Partner for Real Estate Professionals
Founded in Geneva, Backbone helps real estate professionals market and sell properties faster. Its platform takes the complexity out of prod... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Ren Xianliang meets WTO e-commerce delegates | Ren Xianliang, secretary-general of the World Internet Conference (WIC) and dean of the WIC Digital & AI Academy, met with participants of the E-Commerce for Development: 5th Training on Building an Enabling Policy Environment for E-com... |
| May 29, 2026 | 4th CISCE Expands International Participation and Global Reach | Australia Named Guest Country of Honor for the First Time; French and Italian Regions Debut as International Guest Provinces
BEIJING, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), scheduled to take plac... |
| May 19, 2026 | Commentary: Will UAE’s OPEC exit be another risk for Singapore’s refineries? | Listen
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| Apr 27, 2026 | WTO project aims to step up ePing use to increase transparency and market access in Africa | The project is being implemented by the WTO in Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. It brings together governments, the private sector and international partners to improve how regulatory information is shared, accessed and us... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Three Geneva Startups awarded FIF Seed Funding |
CHF 100,000 FIF Seed Tech awarded to UNBOOUND Medical Technologies SA: bringing a universal standard to human olfactory assessment
UNBOOUND Medical Technologies SA is a medtech startup and spin-off from The Rockefeller University (New York... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Trump's Unilateral Unraveling: US Quits Global Bodies, Redefines World Role | President Trump launched a sweeping withdrawal from global institutions this week. The US severed ties with over sixty international organizations and treaties. This move redefines American foreign policy. The administration cites national ... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Trump withdraws US from dozens of international organisations: White House | WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) signed a proclamation withdrawing the US from 35 non-United Nations organisations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US national interests", the Whit... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | FIF Grants awarded to three Academic Spin-off Projects from Geneva |
The FIF Grant supports any scientific research project from a university or research institution in Geneva that aims to launch a new product, process, or service addressing a social or economic need and with potential market demand.
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| Sep 4, 2025 | Four Startups, Including Two UNIGE Spin-Offs and a Wyss Center Project get FIF Funding |
CHF 100,000 FIF Seed Loan awarded to Joipaw SA: promoting cognitive and emotional well-being in pets
Joipaw, the Geneva-based startup co-founded by Dersim Avdar and Marco Jenny, has received a FIF Seed Loan of CHF 100,000 to advance its sm... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Africa: No more missed opportunities - Strengthening Africa-Caribbean trade and investment in an era of Global Trade Disruption | The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never surpassed 6%, according to an ITC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) study, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 bi... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | CNBC Daily Open: It’s refreshing to see tariffs used as a weapon for peace | China’s second-quarter economic growth beat expectations.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russian export buyers.
The White House will allow Nvidia to resume chip exports to China.
Stocks in the U.S. tick up even after ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Trump brandishes tariffs for peace, not a trade war | U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russian export buyers.
Stocks in the U.S. tick up even after renewed tariff threats.
’“Patriotism” buying is suppressing inflation, White House says.
Elon Musk said he doesn’t support Te... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Japan, South Korea seek to soften tariff blow before August deadline | Japan, South Korea seek to soften tariff blow before August deadline
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| Jul 2, 2025 | FIF Support awarded to Three Geneva startups including two UNIGE projects |
CHF 100,000 FIF Seed Loan awarded to InTeeth: Patented Invisible Orthodontic Solutions
InTeeth, a Geneva-based life sciences startup that previously won a FIF Grant in 2022, has been granted a FIF Seed Loan of CHF 100,000. Led by CEO Hugo ... |
| May 20, 2025 | Small Business Development on hosting first-ever Global Small Business Ministerial during G20 | Republic of South Africa is partnering with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to host the first-ever Global SME Ministerial meeting to convene ministers from across the world that are dedicated to the millions of small businesses that fo... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Japan could lose $17 billion in car exports due to US tariffs, says UN trade agency | GENEVA : Japan could lose $17 billion in car export potential in the U.S. following President Donald Trump's decision to introduce 25 per cent tariffs on the automotive sector, the International Trade Centre said on Friday.
"Japan... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Banco do Brasil lança financiamento para fortalecer empreendedorismo feminino na exportação | O Banco do Brasil anunciou o lançamento do BB Crédito Mulher Exportadora, uma nova linha de financiamento destinada a impulsionar empresas lideradas por mulheres no comércio exterior. A iniciativa busca fortalecer o empreendedorismo feminin... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EQUALS Global Partnership Unveils Bold New Vision and Mission to Achieve Digital Gender Equality by 2035 | 100 million women and girls to actively join the digital economy within the next decade
BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age reaffirmed its commitment to empowe... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Raenest Returns as Headline Partner for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025, Championing Global Growth for African Tech | Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is delighted to announce that Raenest, a pioneering Nigerian fintech, has returned as the headline sponsor for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to fostering growth, and collaboration across ... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Global Elite Training of World Internet Conference Digital Academy Begins | WUZHEN, China, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRIOnline:
On November 21, the launch ceremony for the Global Elite Training of the World Internet Conference Digital Academy was held. This training focuses on frontier trends... |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Top Tips for Analyzing Export and Import Data for Global Trade Success | Share
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Globally trading companies depend on the analysis of export import data and customs data. This analysis offers insightful perspectives on competitor environments, demand and supply dynamics, and market trends. ... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Digital trade a new engine for growth | A humanoid robot on display at the ongoing third Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [DONG XUMING/FOR CHINA DAILY]
While China's digital trade sector made significant progress in 2023, it is fast becoming a new en... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | The Winds of Change: China's Supply Chain and Low-Altitude Economy | In the heart of Geneva, a seminar unfolded. It was a gathering of minds, a melting pot of ideas. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-hosted an event that aimed to re... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Bridging Borders: The Future of Global Supply Chains | In a world where supply chains are the lifeblood of commerce, recent events in Geneva and Dusseldorf have shone a spotlight on the urgent need for resilience and sustainability. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CC... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | CCPIT, ITC co-host supply chain seminar in Geneva | BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn
Participants attend a seminar co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Swi... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | SLCP launches new Guidance on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) | Image Courtesy: https://www.inspec-bv.com/
The Social & Labour Convergence Program (SLCP) has released its latest Guidance regarding the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The Guidance outlines which CSRD compliance... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | UNIDO and WTO to raise US $ 12 billion for Africa’s cotton-producing nations | Image Courtesy: Wikipedia
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have joined forces to chart a strategy meant at raising US $ 12 billion for sustainable cotton production in Afr... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | MSME Day 2024: Alibaba.com Commits to Scaling AI Tools for MSMEs | Strategic plans for a diverse supplier network and enhanced trade opportunities unveiled
GENEVA, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and a unit of Alibaba Internatio... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | International Trade Centre partners with Microsoft to help small businesses sell online | Share this:
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| Jul 21, 2023 | New opportunities for Ukrainian SMEs: e-commerce coaching from EU4Digital | Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine are invited to apply for supported participation in the EU4Digital eCommerce consultations centre programme.
Eleven selected SMEs will benefit from the EU4Digital and International Trade ... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | IBS Global Consulting’s Managing Director Attends the World Export Development Forum in Mongolia | Managing Director of IBS Global Consulting interview with MONTSAME National News Agency, Mongolia
Tonya McNeal-Weary attended the World Export Development Forum 2023 to join crucial discussions on the role of trade in inclusive and sustaina... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Bangladeshi startup iPAGE and Mongolian air filter manufacturer Airee win youth pitch contest at World Export Development Forum | Bangladeshi agri-tech startup iPAGE and Mongolian air filter manufacturer Airee win the top prizes in the young entrepreneurs pitch contest of the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, per a press release on Intern... |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Digitising informal retail in Africa | Share this article:
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Since inception, we at Techpoint Africa have contributed to the growth of the African tech ecosystem. From telling the stories of Africa’s entrepreneurs to facilitating conversations and connections, we’ve d... |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival promotes Gambian heritage, boosting tourism | Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.
The Kankurang masquerade is a Mandinka ... |
| Feb 2, 2022 | News: Joint ITC-WTO-UN report finds garment industry to be vital for Asian least developed countries to graduate category | Asian countries graduating from their least developed country (LDC) status need to take measures to bolster the textile and clothing sector in the transition to developing country status, particularly in response to the economic impact of C... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | New pan-African payment platform empowers SMEs and strengthens local currencies | This article was contributed to TechCabal by Conrad Onyango/bird
A new pan-African payment system removes legacy complexities, including the cost of cross-border payments, bolsters operational efficiencies and sets a new path to more stable... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | News: Window of opportunity to improve small business trade competitiveness across Africa | Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in low- and middle-income countries suffer from high import and export costs, and uncertain transaction delays caused by limited correspondent bank relations, foreign currency availability a... |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Partnership with International Apparel Federation to boost exports of garment manufacturers | In addition, the cooperation will support these institutions in understanding the governance structure of the global apparel value chain and industrial relations between brands and retailers and supplying garment manufacturers.
IAF will adv... |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Tanzanian reforms lift obstacles for exporters, says ITC business survey | More than a third (36%) of Tanzanian companies have fully or partially resolved trade obstacles in the last six years, according to the International Trade Centre report, Invisible barriers to trade - United Republic of Tanzania: Business p... |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Agreement with International Chamber of Commerce to deepen support for small businesses | Pamela Coke-Hamilton, the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and John Denton, the Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will benefit the two... |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Story: Our soil is our gold | "I learnt about bringing back agriculture as profit generating activity to our communities - our soil is our gold," says a student who attended discussions held at the prestigious University of Mosul in Iraq. Brimming with innovat... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Making a big impression | "We will be ready for the orders! After all the hard work put in and the support we received we will make sure to deliver the orders, no matter what it takes," says Kezang, product manager at Sabah Bhoutan.
Table linen created by ... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Story: Becoming a coach on trade facilitation for the Nepali private sector | Sita Adhikari runs a business that helps Nepali exporters and importers with logistics. However, until now she didn't know about the World Trade Organization's Trade Facilitation Agreement that could ease her work processes.
Adhik... |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Partnership with International Apparel Federation to boost exports of garment manufacturers | The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support associations of garment manufacturers as well as garment apparel manufacturing companies in addressing... |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Ready4Trade contributes to e-commerce capacity building of the Turkmen MSMEs | The Ready4Trade Central Asia project has completed a series of e-commerce webinars to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Turkmenistan looking to increase their online sales presence. Shifting to e-commerce is now crucial fo... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Story: Mushroom farmers in Bhutan on the path to prosperity | Pakshikha Central School in Bongo Gewog, Bhutan, offers free board and meals to its young students. Soon nutritious and delicious Shitake mushrooms will be part of the menu.
By the end of the year a shed that was previously used for poultry... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | #FastTrackTech supports West African incubators | An online training for coaches
#FastTrackTech selected incubators from Mali and Côte d'Ivoire who responded to the training offer based on applications. For several weeks, the managers then followed an online course with Nadine Reichen... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Story: Reaping benefits by attending the Intra-African Trade Fair | West African entrepreneurs representing the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Senegal, agriculture in Sierra Leone, and handicrafts and agriculture in Guinea described their one-week stay in Durban, South Africa, as ... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Ye! Boost Accelerator to be launched in the Philippines | Ye! Boost Accelerator, an accelerator programme to support and enhance the capacities of youth-led businesses in the Philippines to internationalize, will be launched early next year.
It will engage youth on internationalization training, i... |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Organization of Women in International Trade call on women to tap into the African Continental Free Trade Area | The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) in Nairobi, in collaboration with OWIT Nigeria and OWIT Zimbabwe, are partnering to support African women entrepreneurs to participate in intra... |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Story: Building a collective roadmap for entrepreneurship in Garissa County | In Garissa Town, the capital of Garissa County in Kenya, home to the Dadaab refugee camp, representatives from local government authorities, business support organizations, business community networks, and the humanitarian sector, are suppo... |
| Nov 24, 2021 | ITC International Trade Centre : What makes PNG coffee so ‘special'? | Is it the taste, the aroma or the packaging? The secret is, it's all three.
As countries begin to recover from the global health pandemic, three big trends are driving the international demand for coffee. First, consumers are looking f... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Four years of Mitreeki: how SITA has translated big ideas into tangible results for 300 women-led businesses in East Africa | Women are playing an increasingly vital role in the growth of developing economies. However, there are numerous obstacles women must overcome to build a successful business.
In March 2017, SITA convened 60 women entrepreneurs from Ethiopia,... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | ITC conduct training to launch Indian cotton-picking technology for Uganda's cotton sector development | Kapas Plucker is a solar-powered and battery-operated equipment for plucking cotton at smallholder farms. The innovative machinery ensures improved quality and reduced contamination of the raw cotton boll. Kapas Plucker has been commerciali... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Bridging the gap in Ethiopia's Textile value chain using existing skills and traditions: SITA's five ingredients for creating a self-sufficient Handloom unit | The Ethiopian textile and garment industry is growing rapidly and could be a powerful means for inclusive growth and Sustainable Development. However, despite impressive growth to date, the domestic value chain remains fragmented. For examp... |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Nepali stakeholders approve 2022 plans to boost trade, coffee and pashmina sectors | EU-Nepal TIP technical committee pleased with progress made in building trade capacity and developing pashmina value chain, despite COVID lockdowns
Committee takes stock of challenges and discusses measures to tackle them
Workplan for first... |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Sweet beginnings for African and Caribbean chocolatiers at Salon du Chocolat in Paris | At an international trade fair where even the clothes are made of chocolate, how can small African and Caribbean chocolatiers and cocoa producers stand out from the crowd?
The opportunity to present alongside some of the world's larges... |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Event: ITC at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 | The Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF), organized by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will take place from 1... |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Closing the $300 billion capital gap: new report sheds light on Gender Lens Investing | Many financiers apply gender lens investment strategies to bring new dimensions to their investments by improving economic opportunities and social well-being for women. They often face challenges, and their insights on these hurdles and be... |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Event: ITC brings the voice of small businesses to COP26 | Here is what we will raise in Glasgow
This year's UN Climate Change Conference COP26 is a momentous summit for the sustainability of small businesses.
It is expected that during the conference members will provide an update on progress... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Story: What makes coffee from Papua New Guinea so ‘special'? | Is it the taste, the aroma or the packaging? The secret is, it's all three.
As countries begin to recover from the global health pandemic, three big trends are driving the international demand for coffee. First, consumers are looking f... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Green recovery: Spur small business climate action for stable economies, says international small business leader | Our collective participation in the vitality of small businesses is essential to keeping society functioning and stable.
Accounting for two-thirds of global employment and half of global gross domestic product, small and medium-sized enterp... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | New report: Sustainability standards expand, though pace slows | More farm and forestry land than ever is used to grow sustainable commodities, though the pace of expansion is slowing. The growing popularity of certified goods helps ensure the production and trade of more agricultural commodities that pr... |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Story: Forging collaboration through entrepreneurial ecosystems for youth | For many young entrepreneurs, having a unique idea, a well-developed business plan or a great team might not be enough to successfully grow their business - much of the success also depends on the right ecosystem.
During the UNCTAD15 Youth ... |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Story: Green recovery: Small businesses, seize opportunities in climate change, says scientist | As the macro economy shifts to respond to climate change and is buffeted by pandemics, small and medium-sized enterprises are forced to adapt and become more sustainable or face failing. Those in developing countries are especially vulnerab... |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Story: Coaching small businesses in Kazakhstan through the growing pains of exporting | As small companies set out to grow their business, they look to expand their consumer base by exporting to other countries, but often lack the knowledge and tools to do so.
This is the situation Toktalyk Ziekenov found himself in. Managing ... |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Youth Ecopreneur Awards Application Open | Applications are now open for the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Youth Ecopreneur Awards . ITC is looking for youth (35 years old or younger) entrepreneurs working in three areas:
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Sustainable waste... |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Green recovery: Small businesses, embrace circularity to survive, says UN Environment head | The world has learned many lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more important than this: we must change the way we run our businesses and economies to work with nature, not against it.
We brought this devastation upon ourselves by ... |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Story: Can trade facilitation be more gender-responsive? Customs officials say yes! | Trade facilitation policy has a long way to go when it comes to addressing gender imbalances - and in cross-border trade, it remains a priority for the economic empowerment of women as workers, consumers and family members. This is where th... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Story: ITC at the WTO Public Forum 2021 | The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Public Forum 2021 will take place between 28 September and 1 October at WTO headquarters in Geneva and online. The WTO's largest outreach event brings together Member States, international orga... |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Story: Green recovery: Take a People, Profit, Planet approach to strengthen small firms, says CEO of Costa Rican trade agency | As the world rebuilds from the COVID-19 pandemic amid the growing threats brought by climate change, there is even greater urgency to ensure that all economic activity, including exporting, is environmentally sustainable.
Costa Rica over th... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Story: Green recovery: Governments must help firms build resilience, says Jamaican minister | The name Jamaica conjures up the sound of reggae music, and beautiful images of sun, sand and lush green landscapes.
Jamaica also has an incredible story of economic recovery to tell. Prior to the pandemic, we had been on a path of robust d... |
| Aug 16, 2021 | UKTP Côte d'Ivoire: From Contact to Contract | The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to trade activities throughout the world. It also has had a strong impact on trade promotion dynamics. Trade fairs, an indispensable means of trade promotion, have been cancelled or ... |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Services, financial sector training props up Uzbekistan's negotiating muscle in WTO membership bid | The services sector comprises a broad spectrum - from communications to transport, finance, education, tourism and environmental services. Importantly, not only does trade in services take place, but several key services sectors, such as in... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Building Brand Uganda: Getting the IT & ITES Value Proposition for Africa Right | Uganda, known globally as a prime tourist spot, is now striving to be an ICT services destination.
'Uganda is open for business,' stated Grace Labong, vice chairperson of Uganda's Alliance for Trade in Information Technology ... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Taking Companies from Local to International Success: The Crucial Role of Export Marketing Coaches | Providing international markets with affordable tech products out of Africa is a win-win for Ugandan entrepreneurs. But the road to export success can be rough, particularly for startups with small teams and scant global business experience... |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Celebrating the U.N.'s Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise Day: Zoom Helps Small Businesses Adapt and Grow | Government
Celebrating the U.N.'s Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise Day: Zoom Helps Small Businesses Adapt and Grow
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In partnership with the International Trade Centre, the joint agency of t... |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Call for proposals: Digital Champions for Small Business | By bringing more small businesses into the digital economy, we help them grow, trade, and become resilient.
And this is where you can step in!
Are you an organization that supports small businesses? Are you a non-governmental organization t... |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Gender responsive trade facilitation in Central Asia: Highlights of the regional Training-of-Trainers (ToT) workshop | From June 14-18th, the International Trade Centre conducted a regional 'Training-of-Trainers' workshop under the Ready4Trade-Central Asia (R4TCA) project funded by the European Union. The workshop is part of the Gender component o... |
| Jun 7, 2021 | New report: Climate change a major threat to farm competitiveness in Iraq, but opportunities emerging too | Climate change hazards are affecting the competitiveness of farmers and agribusiness in Iraq, according to a new report by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Although the number of farmers adopting sustainable farming practices is increa... |
| Jun 3, 2021 | An e-commerce turning point for women-led businesses in Tunisia | Establishing the right mindset is the key to digital transformation
'The most important e-commerce challenge that women entrepreneurs are facing in Tunisia is finding the right mindset for digital transformation,' says Samia Ben A... |
| May 31, 2021 | Bringing women farmers to the forefront | 'While growing up I saw myself as a farm girl, and throughout my life I have lived as one-I know no other identity. Farming is in my soul; I cannot imagine a single day without seeing my land.'
Rising with the sun and working long... |
| May 25, 2021 | New report: AfCFTA creates jobs, opportunities for African youth | Africa's large and fast-growing youth population is considered one of its greatest assets, with a central role to play in shaping the development of the continent. Yet, young Africans face numerous challenges that affect their liveliho... |
| May 21, 2021 | Story: Brewing a good cup of tea | 'Our tea company now follows a business model that respects circularity and optimal use of raw materials, energy, water, and waste management. Integration of these ideas has helped us improve in many ways.'
Robert Koech, Managing ... |
| May 6, 2021 | Media Update: United Nations Pakistan, 6 May 2021 | 06 May 2021
Media Update: United Nations Pakistan, 6 May 2021
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ITC - PRESS RELEASE : ITC launches efforts for SMEs in Pakistan to access international markets
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| May 4, 2021 | Story: Tech Hubs critical to Africa's COVID-19 recovery | Tech hubs have taken on a key role in the digital transition in African nations. With traditional work methods moving increasingly towards automation, tech hubs provide start-ups with training and capacity building, from ideation to market ... |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Story: Gambian design boutique secures investment | In the Gambia, artisans mostly rely on markets to sell their art and handcrafts. Adiatou Conteh however, decided to try something different: the designer experimented with her product range and searched for alternative sales channels, for e... |
| Apr 20, 2021 | New toolkit to facilitate sustainable investment for development | One impact of the global health and economic crisis associated with COVID-19 has been the sharp 42% drop in foreign direct investment in 2020, compared to 2019. As the world emerges from the pandemic, revitalizing investment will be key to ... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | CAPGEMINI SE
Capgemini : Read more icon | Looking beyond the impact of COVID-19
The supply chains of the high-tech industry have suffered huge disruptions before; the 2011 tsunami in Japan, for one. This tragic disaster resulted in shortfalls in semiconductor chips and hard drive d... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Story: Upgrading online skills to fight unemployment in Hargeisa | Rooda Mohamed, not even 30 years old, has relocated several times during her life to access proper education. She was born in the Somali city of Burao and moved to a town called Sheikh, almost 60km away from Burao for primary school educati... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | ITC International Trade Centre : Statement by ITC Executive Director at LDC5 Africa Regional Review Meeting | Excellencies,
The Istanbul programme of action, which we all adopted in 2011, was to be our roadmap for the future we wanted. It encapsulated a vision where Least Developed Countries (LDCs) would grow and prosper through trade, productive c... |
| Dec 23, 2020 | ITC International Trade Centre : New report offers insights into e-marketplaces in Africa | Recent evidence signals an upsurge in Africa's use of digital trade, as a reaction to COVID restrictions. Yet consumer traffic on online marketplaces in Africa still has vast untapped potential.
One way to tap that potential is to prov... |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Story: Ethiopian agribusiness wins $5000 in youth competition | An innovative business model that improves food security beat competitors from Ethiopia, the Gambia, Malawi and Rwanda to win a pitching competition for young entrepreneurs at the Pre i-Boot Camp Virtual Summit on 12 November 2020.
Ethiopia... |
| Nov 18, 2020 | ITC International Trade Centre : Ethiopian agribusiness wins $5000 in youth competition | An innovative business model that improves food security beat competitors from Ethiopia, the Gambia, Malawi and Rwanda to win a pitching competition for young entrepreneurs at the Pre i-Boot Camp Virtual Summit on 12 November 2020.
Ethiopia... |
