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Strategies Implementation Management Tool
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SIMT is a modern, web-based application designed to effectively address the most critical challenges of strategy implementation. It builds on, and expands on other tracking tools, creating the conditions necessary for transparency, accountability and accuracy.
SIMT allows ministries, institutions, agencies, sector associations and partners to:
- establish an interactive platform to collect, share and archive information on strategy implementation
- retrieve up-to-date and customized data on national/sector strategy implementation progress
- easily access relevant information on implementation progress, new projects, engagement modalities, etc.
- identify gaps and duplications between existent initiatives and strategic priorities
- create unique sets of reports or communication materials on strategy implementation
- identify implementation bottlenecks to better redirect efforts and resources.
SIMT offers ITC partner countries with a powerful tool to stay on top of their Strategy’s implementation processes. It enables coherence between a country’s strategic objectives and its various policies, programmes and initiatives.
SIMT is a global system adaptable to the specific requirements of national partners needs and requirements. SIMT represents ITC’s commitment to excellence in innovation.
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The Strategies Implementation Management Tool (SIMT) is a web-based application providing key functions required to translate strategic plans into measurable results.
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ecomConnect Market
The market brings together a selection of e-commerce businesses from around the world to promote and showcase best practices. The enterprises showcased have all undergone an extensive ITC ecomConnect support programme and serve as a reference group for the quality of their products and implemented e-commerce strategy. The ecomConnect market serves as a tool to promote the contribution of partners and fund online campaigns that can boost sales for the selected enterprises and demonstrate results.
ecomConnect.org Online Community
The ecomConnect.org online community connects entrepreneurs, enterprises, organizations and business experts to share e-commerce solutions, latest news and success stories, and access free tools and events.
Artisans Connect
In 2022, artisan marketplace leader NOVICA and ITC partnered to develop an Artisan Empowerment Hub in Central Asia, creating opportunities for artisans in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
As a key aspect of this partnership, the Artisans Connect was born! This website takes you on a virtual journey of discovery and enchantment, where you will explore the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia and meet talented artisans who bring ethically handcrafted gifts, jewellery, fashion, and home decor to life.
eBay Discoveries
Since 2016, eBay has partnered with ITC to empower small businesses in emerging markets through e-commerce. This collaboration has led to the creation of eBay Discoveries in 2019, a platform that highlights businesses supported in establishing new eBay stores and trading locally produced goods internationally. Discover unique products from around the world here.
Asia Marketplace Explorer
The Asia Marketplace Explorer is the first tool to analyse the sale of goods on retail e-commerce marketplaces in Asia. This free dashboard explores trends in usage and provides region-wide analysis of almost +1,500 goods-oriented marketplaces across 11 countries, and country-by-country benchmarking. The tool also includes the traffic data of 48 big global online marketplaces that ship to one or more of the 11 countries in scope.
Latam Marketplace Explorer
The Latin America and the Caribbean Marketplace Explorer is the first tool to analyse the sale of goods on retail e-commerce marketplaces. This free dashboard explores trends in usage, adoption of marketplaces across 33 countries, and country-by-country benchmarking. The tool covers visitor traffic and other main characteristics of almost 900 marketplaces and 2,900 marketplace websites.
E-commerce Readiness Quiz
This quiz rapidly assesses the readiness of your business to engage in international e-commerce and shows where you need to concentrate your efforts to successfully sell online. It explores five areas: e-commerce planning, online presence, digital marketing, shipping, and inventory and customer service. Users are provided with interactive feedback on the areas that need further work and attention.
E-commerce Cost Calculator
This tool helps enterprises understand the costs of selling on popular e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Etsy, or their own online stores. It supports enterprises to set up pricing strategies and calculate sales margins.
Online Payment Solution Finder
This tool helps businesses easily find available payment solutions for which they may be eligible in each country and sales channel. The tool also incorporates background information and contacts for the listed solutions.
Africa Marketplace Explorer
This dynamic dashboard explores 630+ business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces in 55 countries and territories in Africa. It helps businesses understand how to sell goods online regionally or in neighbouring countries. The tool also allows users to explore marketplace trends, the availability and requirements of each marketplace and a country-by-country benchmarking. Users can filter and download data, and hover over graphs and maps to uncover additional insights.
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E-commerce Diagnostics Tool
This tool conducts a deep assessment of small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) e-commerce capabilities before and after projects, covering general business maturity, online presence, payments, logistics, digital marketing, and customer service. Information is gathered via a comprehensive online survey. This tool is only accessible to project SMEs and is not publicly available.
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ecomConnect.org has been an incredible learning platform for me since day one. As a young entrepreneur, I have always been looking to grow my business by increasing my network and enhancing business knowledge. ecomConnect.org is the place to be: it's a hub for entrepreneurs and all business levels to connect, learn and grow their businesses.
ecomConnect.org has been an incredible learning platform for me since day one. As a young entrepreneur, I have always been looking to grow my business by increasing my network and enhancing business knowledge. ecomConnect.org is the place to be: it's a hub for entrepreneurs and all business levels to connect, learn and grow their businesses.
Maheshwar Kannegalla
Founder of Mahini Export Private Limited, India
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The ecomConnect programmme empowers small business owners with innovative tools to harness e-commerce for economic growth and sustainable development. We offer a range of services from informative dashboards on marketplace characteristics in Africa, Asia, and Latam, to evaluation of e-commerce readiness, cost calculators, online payment solutions, and marketplaces.
Join us to discover the e-commerce journey of small businesses, meet our beneficiaries, and discover their unique products.
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Global Textile Academy
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Joining the Global Textile Academy gives you access to an extensive range of high-quality resources and learning materials developed by ITC and its experts.
Watch our webinars and online training sessions. Network with a broad community of entrepreneurs, retailers, and experts.
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The textiles and clothing industry plays an immense role in the global economy, from trade and employment to social and environmental concerns.
ITC's Fibres, Textiles and Clothing programme created this platform so that professionals can access the same material and training provided to our beneficiaries and partners.
In this ever-changing sector, you and your business need to keep up with the latest trends, due diligence and trade requirements. Access to industry forecasts is crucial and will support your business through any challenges.
Join the Global Textile Academy to access a range of materials on the entire fibre-to-clothing value chain.
ITC's Fibres, Textiles and Clothing (FTC) unit created this platform to allow professionals interested in the fibres, textiles and clothing industry to access materials and training contents elaborated under our Global Textile and Clothing Programme.
As a member of the Global Textile Academy, you have access to an extensive range of high-quality resource and learning materials developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and its experts. In addition, you can watch our webinars and online training sessions, besides having the opportunity to network with a broad community of entrepreneurs, retailers, and experts in the sector.
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A learning space and knowledge centre for textile and clothing professionals.
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