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We aim to bring prosperity, inclusiveness and sustainability to developing countries through trade-related development assistance.
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.
(Yogyakarta) – The Global Trade Helpdesk, a free online platform with trade intelligence for small businesses, is now available in Bahasa Indonesia. This gives Indonesia’s 64 million small businesses better access to information about imports, market dynamics, tariffs, regulatory...
(Lusaka) – To bolster productive and trade capabilities within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and drive regional integration, the European Union is funding a 40 million Euros programme dubbed the Trade, Competitiveness and Market Access Programme (TCMAP)), to be...
(Geneva) – Young entrepreneurs with green, sustainable businesses can now apply to participate in a global accelerator programme of the United Nations with the opportunity to pitch solutions on a global stage to win seed funding. The Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme is designed to build the...
(Geneva/Manila) — The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) partner to promote women’s economic empowerment and sustainable trade through small businesses, across Asia and in the Pacific, with the signing of an agreement on 20 March. Moving towards gender...
On #WorldIPDay, flashback to this moment at @WIPO earlier this year.
— Pamela Coke-Hamilton (@CokeHamilton) April 26, 2024
Hey Daren, looking forward to doing more together! All about helping small businesses to protect and monetize their intellectual property to grow, trade and support their families. https://t.co/YSThJzU5mq
Ever wonder how far a country's goods travel? ✈️
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 26, 2024
Our Trade Map tool lets you explore how much countries sell & buy globally.
🇲🇽 #Mexico is the world's 13th largest exporter, comprising 2.3% of global exports.
How far, on average, do you think Mexico's goods travel?
The answer is Black tea with a significant $846 million USD in untapped export potential from #Kenya. This is followed by cut roses & buds ($335 million USD) and unroasted coffee ($128 million USD).
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 26, 2024
Discover your country's top export opportunity ➡ https://t.co/ed2MoA4Gl0 https://t.co/eAT6EaFrCP
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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 26, 2024
Women-led businesses tend to encounter more procedural hurdles with non-tariff measures compared to their male-led counterparts. Policymakers must support them to compete in both domestic and global markets.
Here are our tips: https://t.co/rOv6Hqitp3 pic.twitter.com/Np5QltPci5
Let’s come together and use the power of intellectual property to build a better future for all
— World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (@WIPO) April 26, 2024
– On #WorldIPDay, WIPO Director General Daren Tang calls on the global community to harness IP as a catalyst for innovation and creativity to address our common global challenges ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/kor3J1HP9a
Build your sustainable and verified business identity with Sustainability Map.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 25, 2024
Promote transparency and trustworthiness, all while growing your network with businesses endorsed by sustainability initiatives.
Try it now 👉 https://t.co/Vx4urq8ja5 pic.twitter.com/gCyiqJtmIR
🚀Our partnership with FEBWE is opening doors for women entrepreneurs in #Togo through our Business Matchmaking Tool.💪
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 25, 2024
By joining our platform, they can showcase their products, find new markets, and secure reliable suppliers. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/B4Pdgs0ycm pic.twitter.com/vaxt0hYZe4
⌛️ One more week until the deadline!
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 25, 2024
If you empower Indigenous Peoples' economic development through international trade, you could become this year's #SmallBusinessChampion!
Find out how to apply and what to include in your application ⬇️https://t.co/yoqCmmHxA9 pic.twitter.com/PvkT4s6H0Q
📢 Empresas Salvadoreñas de Tecnologías de la Información y de Externalización de Procesos de Negocio
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 24, 2024
¿Desean aumentar sus #exportaciones al mercado #europeo? ¡Regístrense en el Proyecto #Ilamatepec antes del 7 de Mayo!
📑Más información: https://t.co/OE8rfcv819 pic.twitter.com/qJhfzG1LDo
🇦🇺 #Australia pledges to collect gender-disaggregated data on all procurements by 2026.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 24, 2024
Learn more about the countries and organizations supporting our global campaign on gender-responsive public procurement (#GRPP) here: https://t.co/S0HpaHnb2P pic.twitter.com/sLhlPgqXmK
