Publications

This year’s report focuses on regional trade, the most common form of trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, exports from participating developing countries to China have soared by 79% to $798 billion. However, almost half of the export potential from these countries to China is unrealized.   There are abundant opportunities for export...

This year’s report focuses on regional trade, the most common form of trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Intraregional trade among Arab States is low compared with other regions. This publication offers insights into the main challenges to trade, both within and beyond the region, and suggests how to address them. It shares the perspectives of exporters and importers, which were captured through...

Standards and regulations have a major impact on SME competitiveness.

This report makes the case for investing in awareness, in addition to implementation, of the AfCFTA. The report is based on data from 2557 businesses in French speaking Africa surveyed by ITC and the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (known in French as CPCCAF)...

Standards and regulations have a major impact on SME competitiveness.

This guide offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) insights on negotiation and collaboration with lead firms in international value chains. It addresses topics such as compliance with standards and regulations, contractual relationships, production and performance management, types of...

Published by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), with financial support from ITC, among others. The 11th edition of The World of Organic Agriculture documents recent developments in global organic...

The International Trade Centre’s Style Guide offers useful information on ITC’s editorial style as part of our brand positioning.

Pharmaceuticals, baby food, cotton clothing and cars are the four focus value chains of this report. 

Published by FiBL and IFOAM, with financial support from ITC, among others. The World of Organic Agriculture - Statistics and Emerging Trends 2009 documents recent developments in global organic agriculture. It includes contributions from representatives of the organic sector from throughout the...