Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have garnered national momentum to promote resilient economic growth.
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.
At ITC, we know small businesses and we understand SIDS. That is why we are proud to bring the voices of the private sector to the SIDS4 conference, and to this Trade Forum edition. I believe the most urgent topics that need attention at SIDS4 are structural change, debt resilience and moving...
A closer look at what is needed to build the economic resilience of small island developing States
Challenges small island developing States are facing, particularly when financing sustainable and inclusive business and capacity building
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are essential parts of the economic engine of every country, driving job creation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. They assist in eradicating poverty and reducing inequality. In small island developing States (SIDS)...
Trade, biodiversity, and sustainable development agendas can be mutually supportive, with small businesses as key agents of change.
Can vulnerabilities become opportunities for resilience and food security? We believe the answer is yes, by transforming food systems in agriculture dependent economies through agroecology.
Building digital skills and entrepreneurship is essential for social and economic stability in Palestine
Scaling up key transitions at the SDG Summit and Summit of the Future in New York
What constitutes a successful oceans economy for small businesses in Barbados? Collaboration, data, innovation and technology! A recipe for success.
How do you promote technology for young businesses in Africa to create inclusive and sustainable economies? Here is how.
“Supporting LDCs… means promoting open and fair-trade rules, so all countries can compete on a level playing field, no matter their position on the development ladder.” – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres
Exploring the e-commerce landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean
How can economic development, trade and investment contribute to peace and stability?
Small businesses have huge potential to supercharge the green economy transition, but are at risk of being left on the side-lines
Why women entrepreneurs can provide the spark to revitalize global trade
How sustainable agricultural practices in smallholder farming can bring food security and reduce poverty worldwide, especially in developing and least developed countries
Digital skills and technology play a crucial role in driving entrepreneurship among youth in Africa
Empowering women through public procurement is realistic and urgent, as shown in this expert contribution for Trade Forum.
Chairs: H.E. Dr. Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme- Ambassador of Botswana H.E. Ana Patricia Benedetti Zelaya- Ambassador of El Salvador H.E. Harald Aspelund- Ambassador of Iceland The World Trade Organization (WTO) has increasingly embarked on broader efforts towards gender balance and...
Women-owned small businesses are still less integrated in international markets than those owned by men.
Digitalization is a great opportunity to strengthen the business capabilities of Latin-American women.
In the past 18 months, the global community has seen that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women.
For business to be a force for good, it needs to set standards, measure performance and improve its impact on all stakeholders
As the world becomes increasingly connected, it produces more and more electronic equipment. ITU sets out to engage national governments, industry partners, and other stakeholders in tackling the global e-waste challenge.
Sustainable Finance Geneva takes impact into account and integrates environmental and social factors into risk assessments, redirecting capital towards economic sectors that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sports for Development is a successful tool to create employment and prevent irregular migration
East Africa’s first fund that focuses on investing in creative businesses across the region
The current climate for small business calls for a situation of “adapt or die”. The challenge is, however, that many are not equipped to adapt, and therefore “die”.
Small businesses are key to supporting a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis
How micro entrepreneurs circumvent the on-going challenges of trading across borders
Small businesses are an important channel for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, playing a vital role in reducing poverty and income inequality