Proyectos

This project primarily funds ITC’s corporate research function. This function is charged with delivering global public goods in the form of data and analysis that provide 1) business intelligence to beneficiary countries, and 2) key input to the organization’s TRTA interventions and...

T4SD has become recognized as the go-to source of information on voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), with unique, detailed and user-friendly action oriented tools. VSS will continue to be the primary vehicle underpinning the shift towards sustainable value chains for private sector players,...

The ITC’s Supporting Trade Negotiations and Policy Reform Programme seeks to strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to contribute to trade negotiations and policy/regulatory formulation on emerging matters relating to facilitating investment, green trade,...

The overall objective of the project "Ecuador: Promoting new non-traditional exports (NEXT Ecuador)" is to contribute to the reactivation of Ecuador’s agricultural exports in a post-pandemic context. The project will increase access of 20 MSMEs and associations, including 940 linked...

The project will seek to generate a private sector-led export drive, with implementation relying on the “Alliance for Action“ (A4A) approach, that has successfully been applied already in other EU-funded programmes. This involves building up alliances that bind value chain actors in...

In September 2021, The Government of the Netherlands and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a four-year partnership agreement aimed at enhancing trade competitiveness in selected African countries, through the strengthening of digital and agribusiness services and especially the connection...

ITC and CBI have been cooperating for decades. This cooperation led to a series of sector development programmes under the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF) since 2005. The current project is part of the NTF V programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and implemented in close...

In September 2021, The Government of the Netherlands and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a four-year partnership agreement aimed at enhancing the trade competitiveness in selected African countries, through the strengthening of digital and agribusiness services and especially the...

ITC and CBI have been cooperating for decades. This cooperation led to a series of sector development programmes under the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF) since 2005. The current project is part of the NTF V programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and implemented in close...

ITC's "Digital Moonshot" initiative aims to get more MSMEs online and engaged in digital trade and entrepreneurialism. This initiative is structured within a comprehensive framework, spanning policy, institutional capacity, enterprise capabilities, and strategic...

The objective of the Green Moonshot is to strengthen the climate competitiveness of MSMEs in developing and emerging economies. A policy priority for our time is transitioning to an inclusive, just and low carbon economy. Governments are facing the challenge of both creating growth and...

In September 2021, The Government of the Netherlands and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a four-year partnership agreement aimed at enhancing the trade competitiveness in selected African countries, through the strengthening of digital and agribusiness services and especially the...

Business support organizations (BSOs) are critical actors in an ecosystem of business support, categorized by the formal and informal connections among service providers that recognises and takes advantage of shared objectives and complementary strengths.ITC has developed a unique centre of...

This project document presents Window 1 contribution for 2022 to support delivery in the impact area called Sustainable and Resilient Value Chain as part of the new ITC strategy 2022-2025.The project focuses on developing methods and tools responding to major challenges to SME Competitiveness...

The Trans-Gambia transport corridor has seen a significant increase in trade and migration with the 2019 opening of the Senegambia Bridge, which crosses the Gambia River. The project aims to allow border communities to reap the benefits of the transport corridor without being at risk of harm by...

T4SD has become a go-to source of information on voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) that is widely recognized and cannot be found elsewhere with the same level of detail and user-friendly action oriented tools. VSS will continue to be the primary vehicle underpinning the shift towards...

With this funding from USAID we aim to extend how the ecomConnect programme can be accessed by additional audiences – with the opening of the first “ecomConnect Hub” which will offer a support programme and tools adapted to the local needs of a particular country.  In...

Given the AfCFTA's potential to foster regional value chains and its ambition to encompass goods, services, intellectual property, competition and investment, it is critical that women are well-positioned to seize opportunities in regional trade. The project, SheTrades: Empowering...

This project seeks to generate economic opportunities and promote productive and decent work for informal and unemployed workers and people involved in menial economic activities located at the border area of El Amatillo. 

Under the 11th EDF National Indicative Programme for Tanzania (2014-2020), Sustainable Agriculture is a focal sector with the specific objective to ‘enhance management of natural resources, including forests, and ecosystem services for sustainable agriculture development and climate change...

This 3-year project aims to promote economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa through participation in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) and the Distribution, Trading and Processing Centre (DTPC) of Hunan Province, China. The project will support selected African...

The African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) is now a reality and the International Trade Centre (ITC) is poised to play a central role in its implementation..ITC has developed an umbrella programme, the ONE TRADE AFRICA (OTA) to empower MSMEs, women and youth to access the opportunities...

The project aims to strengthen the economic and social rights of vulnerable groups whose livelihoods have been affected by the Senegambia Bridge. The newly constructed bridge not only has the potential to transform trade in West Africa and contribute to integrating the region by connecting...

The objective of the project is to contribute to enhanced competitiveness and sustained export growth of Ukrainian SMEs in the fruits, vegetables, nuts and wine sectors. SMEs from the fruits, vegetables and nuts sectors will be assisted to produce goods per market requirements, and will be linked to...

ARISE Plus Philippines aims to foster inclusive economic growth in the Philippines through improved international trade performance and competitiveness as well as economic integration. The project is aligned and contributes to the Philippines Development Plan 2017-22, the Philippines Export...

Project Summary: CountryKingdom of EswatiniDuration5 yearsPeriodOctober 2020 – October 2025BudgetUSD 5.63 millionFunded byEuropean UnionImplemented byInternational Trade Centre (ITC)Overall ObjectiveImprove livelihoods of smallholder farmers and workers in Eswatini by creating better jobs...

The ARISE Plus Thailand Project aims to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth through international trade in Thailand. It supports greater connectivity and economic integration between Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region in line with the ASEAN Economic...

The Euromed Trade and Investment Facilitation Mechanism project (TIFM) phase II builds on the success of phase I, implemented by ITC between Jan. 2014 and Jun. 2017.  On 30th June 2017, ITC launched the Euromed Trade Helpdesk, an online tool and problem-solving network enhancing regional trade...

This project emanates from the technical assistance request of the Government of South Sudan to the International Trade Centre. It has specific objectives of improving the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and increasing employment opportunities for the South...

The West Africa Competitiveness Support Program (WACOMP) in Senegal is implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Small and Medium Enterprises of Senegal. WACOMP Senegal aims to support and strengthen the competitiveness of MSMEs in regional...

L’Union européenne à travers le Fonds Fiduciaire Bêkou  finance le Programme d’appui à la promotion de l’entrepreneuriat en milieu urbain et rural (PAPEUR) dont la composante rurale est mise en œuvre par le Centre du Commerce International...

This project document proposes the establishment and piloting of a blended, non-accredited, vocational and practical training programme concentrated around the fundamentals of exporting and the opportunities resulting from the AfCFTA. This curriculum will be developed by the SME Trade Academy in...

The Swiss Trade Policy and Promotion Project is a 4-year trade-related technical assistance project in Vietnam which aims to improve trade performance and international competitiveness of MSMEs through enhanced favorable framework condition for trade, public-private dialogue mechanisms, and a...

2022 UpdateThe project "SheTrades and UPS", funded by The UPS Foundation aims to achieve inclusive growth by ensuring that women entrepreneurs are more competitive and ready to trade. The project will facilitate tailored capacity building activities to improve women...

The ‘Facilitating the process of Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO’ project was set up to support Uzbekistan's development plans by assisting the country’s decision to integrate into the world economy through membership of the World Trade Organization. The project...

The 4-year EU-funded Project is a trade component of a larger EU-funded programme which aims to support Investment, Competitiveness and Trade in Central Asia, thus contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic development in the region. The Project will support the development of intra-regional...