http://www.intracen.org//layouts/RSSFeed.aspx?id=48905<span style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);">In 2012 ITC assisted 98 trade support institutions, arranged for 955 enterprises to meet with potential buyers leading to sales transactions and delivered 17 export development strategies...</span>http://www.intracen.org/news/ITC-publishes-2012-Annual-Report/03/15/2013 8:30:32 AMBERLIN – Multilateral trade assistance and bilateral aid play complementary roles and in a number of areas multilateral assistance is more effective, ITC Director Friedrich von Kirchbach told members of the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development...http://www.intracen.org/news/ITC-director-to-German-parliament-multilateral-agencies-essential-in-trade-assistance/03/14/2013 6:26:05 AMFour women-owned Ethiopian companies, all beneficiaries of ITC’s programme ‘ACCESS! for African Businesswomen in International Trade’, were among the 46,000 participants at the Tendence Trade Fair in Frankfurt on 24-26 August 2012. The four ITC-sponsored...http://www.intracen.org/Ethiopian-women-seize-success-at-Tendence-Trade-Fair/09/19/2012 9:31:33 AMITC’s global events this October and November will focus on innovation and emerging markets as forces to power sustainable export growth. The 13th World Export Development Forum (WEDF) will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 15-17 October, followed...http://www.intracen.org/news/Creating-growth-through-inclusion-and-innovation/08/16/2012 6:27:54 AMITC’s Executive Director Patricia Francis on 26 July welcomed HE Ms P&#228;ivi Kairamo, Finland’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN and international organizations Geneva. Ms Kairamo, who presented her credentials to the UN’s Director-General...http://www.intracen.org/news/ITC-welcomes-Finland’s-new-ambassador/07/31/2012 10:54:43 AM‘We must accelerate our efforts to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women through development programmes grounded in country priorities, recognising that gender equality and women’s empowerment are critical to achieving development results.’...http://www.intracen.org/news/Women-need-equal-access-to-resources-and-opportunities/07/11/2012 12:28:14 PMThe principal goal of Turkey’s foreign policy is to secure and nurture a peaceful, prosperous, stable and cooperative environment that is conducive to human development both locally and globally. To this end, and in support of global efforts aimed at...http://www.intracen.org/article/Fair-and-sustainable-development---aid-for-least-developed-countries/03/30/2012 4:59:19 AMIn June, world leaders will meet in Brazil for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The conference aims to renew political commitment to sustainable development, assess progress on the implementation of agreements and outcomes of past...http://www.intracen.org/news/Inclusiveness-and-sustainability-in-global-trade/03/29/2012 8:49:35 AMAustralia has announced that it is donating AUD 3 million to the International Trade Centre (ITC) to assist least developed countries build technical skills needed to benefit from global trade.ITC’s Executive Director, Patricia R. Francis, thanked Australia...http://www.intracen.org/news/Australia-to-donate-AUD-3-Million-to-ITC/12/19/2011 10:26:17 AMMinisters stressed the importance of Aid for Trade during the second day of the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Eighth Ministerial Conference.  The comments came during informal discussion on the multilateral trading system. In her opening speech...http://www.intracen.org/news/Day-two-Aid-for-Trade-the-future-of-the-multilateral-trading-system-and-NTF-II/12/17/2011 11:00:45 AMThe World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Eighth Ministerial Conference is highlighting Russia's accession anda ground-breaking deal that opens up government-procurement contracts worth as much as $100 billion to more foreign competition, as two significant...http://www.intracen.org/news/WTO-Eighth-Ministerial-Conference-opens-with-emphasis-on-positive-and-warnings-of-dangers-of-stagnation/12/16/2011 9:09:18 AMDespite the current economic crisis, there is growing evidence that trade continues to be one of the major factors enabling economic and social development. Trade-related technical assistance (TRTA) is thus as relevant as ever. However, the providers...http://www.intracen.org/article/Results-based-management-Delivering-Aid-for-Trade-with-the-beneficiaries-in-mind/12/12/2011 9:27:18 AM<p>ITC @ 8th WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE CICG, GENEVA 15 17 DECEMBER 2011   The highest level decision making body of the WTO is theMinisterial Conference, which usually meets every two years. It brings together the countries or customs unions which</p>http://www.intracen.org/itc-at8th-wto-ministerialconference/12/09/2011 7:53:15 AMThe WTO General Council acknowledged several ITC accomplishments in its report adopted at its annual meeting on 30 November in Geneva. It highlighted ITC’s assistance to Least Developed Countries in their WTO accession process, the organization’s...http://www.intracen.org/news/WTO-General-Council-recognizes-ITC’s-contribution-to-LDC-accession-the-Cotton-Initiative-and-the-Aid-for-Trade-agenda/12/08/2011 11:39:15 AMIntroduced in the early 1900s, cotton farming in Kenya did not expand greatly until the 1970s. At that time, cotton was identified by the government as a crucial crop to fight poverty in the country, and at least 20 ginneries were established. The industry’s...http://www.intracen.org/article/South-South-cooperation-with-ITC-facilitation/12/08/2011 11:22:50 AMCotton is one success of Zambia’s turn towards a market economy and offers a powerful tool for poverty reduction. Until recently, the industry had been dominated by the foreign-owned private sector that dictated prices and marketing arrangements for...http://www.intracen.org/article/Empowering-Zambian-farmers-through-South-South-cooperation/12/08/2011 11:10:42 AMITC’s Cotton Development Initiative uses South-South cooperation to make Africa a stronger competitor in the international cotton trade. It has two major focus areas: facilitating learning and collaboration with countries that have successfully built...http://www.intracen.org/article/Developing-the-cotton-value-chain-in-Africa/12/08/2011 10:53:29 AMThe story of Art Atlas Peru is proof that shrewd business and a commitment to social welfare can go hand in hand. Art Atlas Peru is an ecological and socially driven enterprise that produces sweaters and cardigans from the highest quality natural fibres,...http://www.intracen.org/article/Art-Atlas-A-dream-that-came-true/12/08/2011 10:36:49 AMIt has taken several centuries for laws to change in ways that support women’s equal right to lead countries and corporations – to the benefit of the global economy.<br />http://www.intracen.org/article/Critical-mass-for-a-critical-message-Empower-women-power-procurement/12/08/2011 10:19:26 AMMeasuring the impact of Aid for Trade (A4T) development programmes, and analysing how they might have been implemented differently to achieve better results, is fundamental. High-quality monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) provides insights that can lead...http://www.intracen.org/article/Towards-more-meaningful-evaluation-of-Aid-for-Trade-investments/12/08/2011 9:53:21 AMWhile certain proponents of global free trade may disagree, regional trade blocs offer a compelling model for economic development. By removing barriers to trade within a region – harmonizing regulation to enable the free flow of goods, services and...http://www.intracen.org/article/Aspiration-vs-reality-Local-perspectives-on-regional-trade/12/08/2011 9:33:41 AMIn the 1960s and 1970s, the informal economy was widely expected to shrink with economic growth. Yet in spite of strong global growth and a massive increase in international trade, informal activity appears all the more pervasive. It is now estimated...http://www.intracen.org/article/The-informal-economy-Here-to-stay/12/08/2011 9:14:37 AMAsia’s coming of age has been the development story of the past 40 years. The reasons for this are varied, but some of the more significant factors have been knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and increased economic integration and cooperation...http://www.intracen.org/article/Towards-an-economic-community-in-Southeast-Asia/12/08/2011 8:44:42 AMJust 100,000 people live within the Republic of Kiribati’s 3.5 million square kilometre territory in the South Pacific. Kiribati is one of the most remote countries in the world, thousands of kilometres from major ports such as Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo....http://www.intracen.org/article/Aid-for-Trade-strategy-in-the-Pacific/12/07/2011 11:24:26 AMWomen are a significant force in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), a forum for 21 Pacific-rim countries and the primary vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation in the region. Despite advances made since the first APEC...http://www.intracen.org/article/Using-the-power-of-APEC-to-advance-women-in-trade/12/07/2011 11:16:50 AMThe potential of the private sector to reduce poverty is well recognized; however, this has not been evident in the fashion industry. Fashion is one of the most globalized sectors, providing employment to more than 60 million people, mainly women and...http://www.intracen.org/article/Fashion-A-catalyst-for-change/12/07/2011 11:00:48 AMI met Judith, heading up her household in Monze, on a recent trip to southern Zambia to see first-hand the type of projects that the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) programme is looking to support in the dairy sector. It was both humbling and inspiring...http://www.intracen.org/article/The-private-sector-connection-EIF-amp-Aid-for-Trade/12/07/2011 10:35:54 AMThe private sector is a key partner in fostering economic development through investments in new businesses, creating jobs and providing an innovative range of goods and services. All these activities have potential benefits for the least developed and...http://www.intracen.org/article/Aid-for-Trade-and-the-private-sector-A-partnership-that-works/12/07/2011 10:25:50 AMThe Third Global Review of Aid for Trade was a successful exploration and examination of the successes and challenges of the six-year Aid for Trade initiative. Initiated to aid developing countries in expanding their supply-side and productive capacity...http://www.intracen.org/article/Aid-for-Trade-as-investment-in-trade-Engaging-the-private-sector/12/07/2011 10:15:35 AMEnhancing companies’ ability to trade is a key element of national development agendas. In recent years, Aid for Trade has become the main vehicle for such investment in developing economies. Aid for Trade provides a platform for governments to achieve...http://www.intracen.org/article/Aid-for-Trade-amp-the-private-sector/12/02/2011 10:04:48 AMAccording to a recent inter-agency report, about 16% of the world’s population is chronically undernourished. Aid for Trade is making a contribution to addressing the problem, but much more needs to be done to coordinate policy approaches that will...http://www.intracen.org/article/Feeding-the-hungry-The-role-of-Aid-for-Trade/09/27/2011 11:44:59 AMSomalia is facing one of the worst food crises the world has seen in 60 years. The scale of the humanitarian disaster provides an ominous backdrop to this issue of International Trade Forum as we focus on food security, agriculture and trade development....http://www.intracen.org/article/Food-Security-Agriculture-amp-Trade-Development/09/27/2011 9:27:14 AMOn Monday 19 September, the afternoon session in the main conference room delved into the subject of food security - a topic to be focused on in the next issue of ITC's TradeForum magazine. The conversations were moderated by Mr. Clem Boonekamp, the...http://www.intracen.org/news/WTO-public-forum-debates-food-security-and-humanitarian-aid/09/20/2011 7:00:29 AMAs the 100% Aid for Trade agency, ITC brings the private sector voice to trade development.  It partners with the private sector to ensure that Aid for Trade leads small and medium enterprises to global markets.  Within this framework, ITC facilitates...http://www.intracen.org/ITC-active-at-the-Third-Global-Review-of-Aid-for-Trade-July-2011/07/21/2011 3:28:03 AMGENEVA, 18 July 2011 – The African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Bank, and in cooperation with the UN Statistics Division (UNSD), today launched the...http://www.intracen.org/news/Multilateral-initiative-to-provide-free-access-to-trade-related-data/07/18/2011 9:11:02 AMAid for Trade is critical to sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts. It is the link between trade and development. The International Trade Centre (ITC) is 100% Aid for Trade, bringing the private sector voice to trade development. ...http://www.intracen.org/news/ITC-statement-on-aid-for-trade-on-the-occasion-of-the-third-global-review-of-aid-for-trade/07/18/2011 8:31:50 AMITC'S AID FOR TRADE INFORMATION RESOURCES new publications and case studiesCase Studies/Case storiesAid for Trade and Export Performance: A Businesshttp://www.intracen.org/about/aid-for-trade/information-ressources/03/14/2011 4:29:17 PM<p>Focusing on the value of exports rather than simply their volume is a key means for developing countries to survive and prosper in times of economic crisis, said Patricia R. Francis, ITC's Executive Director...</p>http://www.intracen.org/news/Developing-Countries-Urged-to-Focus-on-the-Value-of-Exports-Rather-Than-Volume/01/10/2011 11:49:48 AM<p> The member countries of the International Trade Centre (ITC) today endorsed the organization’s plans for delivering trade-related technical assistance to developing countries in 2011 at the end of the 44th annual meeting...</p>http://www.intracen.org/news/ITC-Members-Endorse-Organization39s-Plans-for-2011/01/10/2011 10:38:44 AM<p>Africa regional public-private forum on aid for trade 2010-05-01 2010-12-31 one 1962 true </p>http://www.intracen.org/project/12/07/2010 6:34:09 AM