Trade Forum
The in-depth digital knowledge platform of the International Trade Centre explores export development and trade issues in developing and least developed countries. The contributions focus on trade promotion and export development as part of the International Trade Centre’s technical cooperation programme with developing countries and economies in transition.
How tea cooperatives in Nepal survived the country’s lockdown during their most important harvest of the year.
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Home delivery services, improved hygiene measures and online sales make it work for retail start-up
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Mahfuzul, an aspiring entrepreneur from Bangladesh, has no doubt that he will be able to turn his dream of running his own business into reality.‘During the COVID situation, and since January this year, I have been planning to begin my start-up. It will help me a lot in the future to start my...
Textile and clothing companies in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan adopt a forward-looking approach to beat the repercussions of COVID-19
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Sustainable farming in remote, conflict-ridden Putumayo in Colombia can save lives and fight violence – now more than ever
Frutas Verdes del Patía focuses on organic, setting an example for other farmer organizations in the country’s most conflict-ridden region
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How training in traditional weaving saves lives and, as a plus, the environment
Building a new market provides economic opportunities for women and youth in the host community of Kigoma, Tanzania
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Hanan Abu Zaid’s eyes sparkle when she thinks back to her first sale as an online entrepreneur. ‘I will never forget the feeling I had’, she says. ‘Earning $5,000 is something that I could never have imagined, even in my wildest dreams.’Hanan is one of hundreds of thousands of young women...
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Henry and Susi work together to improve the livelihoods of communities reeling from conflict
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Farmers in the Dominican Republic have found a smart solution to respond sensitively to natural disasters – and secure their incomes
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Young tour guides are showing visitors the mystic beauties of the Gambia while contributing to sustainable development
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A spice trader becomes the driving force behind a joint venture to boost cinnamon exports from Tanzania
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ITC brings entrepreneurs and investors together to show potential reach of recent trade accord
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Direne Ltd. lands new customers, looks to add more as it builds facility and ITC helps it gain certifications
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Small business owner takes her company international with showcase at Paris exhibition
Examining the challenges facing Pakistan’s livestock and horticulture sectors
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One of Africa’s smallest countries makes a big splash after presenting itself to movers and shakers of the global travel industry in London
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Gathige Wa Maina of Youth Motion Kenya explains why the voice of youth must be heard in an inclusive African Continental Free Trade Area
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Africa’s new open trade area has the potential to generate jobs, growth in the services market
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EU partners with ITC to offer support in product development and management skills