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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.
(Geneva/Dubai) – Trade is an official theme of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December, signalling trade as a solution to climate change, by addressing its key drivers and mitigating its impact. The UN small business agency, the International...
(Geneva) – The flagship report of the International Trade Centre (ITC), SME Competitiveness Outlook 2023, released today, reveals that small businesses can take action to survive and grow in fragile, conflict-affected contexts. Small businesses make up 90% of all businesses in fragile settings...
(Geneva) - Germany will provide €1.7 million in unearmarked funding to support the work of the International Trade Centre (ITC) throughout 2024 and 2025. The partnership enhances ITC's flexibility to boost the competitiveness of small businesses in developing countries, especially in...
(Geneva, Switzerland) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton’s closing remarks at the annual meeting of ITC SheTrades Hubs. His Excellency Simon Manley, UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, dear colleagues, dear friends. Congratulations on...
#TradeHouseCOP28 is officially open at #COP28.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 2, 2023
We believe #TradeCanHelp us ensure a just & inclusive climate transition, but not without addressing the needs of small businesses, which make up 90% of firms worldwide.
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Landlocked developing countries know what the climate crisis looks like.
— Pamela Coke-Hamilton (@CokeHamilton) December 2, 2023
They’re living the future we fear is coming.
We’re months from the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. We’re committed to ensuring outcomes put the climate crisis front and centre. pic.twitter.com/QSFQ3rlJuF
🌱ITC and @theGCF have exciting news at #COP28. We have signed a letter of intent to collaborate further supporting developing countries to leverage trade and the private sector for #climateaction in the areas of mitigation, adaptation and building resilience 🌎. #TradecanHelp pic.twitter.com/hiyRSKX0yH
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 2, 2023
In The #Gambia, food processing plays a crucial role in the economy, linking farms with services that turn crops into higher-value products.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 1, 2023
We are supporting young entrepreneurs with food processing equipment and capacity building programmes.
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The Intra-African Trade Fair is the premier trade show on the continent, created to promote the opportunities offered by the #AfCFTA.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 1, 2023
We organized various activities to underscore how #SmallBusiness can thrive by leveraging the free trade agreement.
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📢 #TradeHouseCOP28 will open shortly!
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 1, 2023
Together with @iccwbo, @UNCTAD and @wto, we will spark discussions & advance consensus on trade-related measures that will drive both climate & sustainable development actions at #COP28.
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What's happening today at #COP28?
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) December 1, 2023
1⃣ World Climate Action Summit with high-level roundtables, featuring meaningful discussions on how to tackle #ClimateChange
2⃣ The Trade House pavilion opens, hosting a series of panels to show how #TradeCanHelp
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and trade has a key role to play in the low-carbon transition.
— Pamela Coke-Hamilton (@CokeHamilton) December 1, 2023
It affects every aspect of our lives, from the food we buy to the tourism services we book.
The real drivers of trade are small businesses. Here's my #COP28 message. pic.twitter.com/3e5rcBPNMb
At Salon du Chocolat 2023 in Paris, our partners showcased delicious chocolates from #Africa, the #Caribbean, and the #Pacific, allowing them to present their unique flavors and stories behind each chocolate.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) November 30, 2023
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Our partners at @IATP Shiney Varghese & Sophia Murphy took a closer look at the global food crisis & know why & how we should transform food systems in agriculture dependent economies for better food security while protecting natural resources. Read our Expert View on #TradeForum
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) November 30, 2023
