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The International Trade Centre works across the developing world to advance inclusive and sustainable economic empowerment for all through trade, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 1964, ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. While our headquarters is in Geneva, we work globally with policymakers, business support organizations and small businesses.
(Lusaka/Geneva)– The International Trade Centre (ITC), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 November 2023 to strengthen their collaborative efforts in advancing regional development and economic integration in Eastern and...
(Dubai/Geneva) - Six major sustainability standard organizations in the textile and garment sector are partnering with the UN small business agency, the International Trade Centre (ITC), to share the sustainability credentials of small businesses worldwide through the UN Certified Business Registry,...
(Dubai) – The UN small business agency, the International Trade Centre (ITC), is creating and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, to ensure the perspectives of small businesses of developing countries are included in climate discussions. Small...
Ghana's #cocoa industry is undergoing a transformative shift to enhance production and exports, creating more jobs and improving export profitability. This collaborative effort aims to bring about lasting change in #Ghana.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
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Our work at #COP28 can be summarized in 3 Cs: Cultures, Connections & Collaborations.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
ITC's Chief for Sustainable and Inclusive Value Chains @verogbogbo explains why these are three pillars of the biggest climate talks in the world.
Our programme➡️ https://t.co/ufzjVLoyJi pic.twitter.com/huYfoIyCm5
ℹ️ Press release: https://t.co/oSv2PdOqtc
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
We are partnering with 6⃣ major sustainability standard orgs in the textile & garment sector to share the sustainability credentials of #SmallBusiness worldwide through the UN Certified Business Registry, announced at #COP28. pic.twitter.com/vWQp0tKAld
Mastering digital marketing is the key to propelling your products into global markets. Tajik apricot producers are living proof🍑
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
Through dedicated brand development & social media training, they've enhanced their quality & digital presence.
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🤖 Join us at "How to Harness AI in Training for Development?" forum! https://t.co/TiuJrJZ0m3
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
Discover how #AI is set to transform #training in the global south. Let's explore innovative solutions!
🗓️ 15 December
⌚️ 09:00-12:30 CET
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By implementing the right trade policies and supporting small businesses, trade can contribute to biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and restoration.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 8, 2023
Senior policy expert, Marianne Kettunen of @GCRF_TRADE_Hub, writes for our #TradeForum on nature-positive trade.
The @UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights mandate companies to uphold #HumanRights in their operations and value chains, but small businesses are often excluded from discussions.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 7, 2023
We believe they can be catalysts for positive change.
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Negotiations at #COP28 are pausing today as delegates are catching their breath on what's been a very busy week.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 7, 2023
These are ITC's coming events at COP28, which we've organised for you in one single post so you don't miss them in person or online. #TradeCanHelp
How can small businesses be empowered to take #ClimateAction? A crucial conversation for the panel and audience at the ITC Trade House at #COP28.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 7, 2023
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Initially denied individual loans, young entrepreneurs in #SouthSudan tapped into new sources of financing, strengthened by our support in financial management skills.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 7, 2023
With money invested in their businesses, they doubled their daily income.
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