Market Development Services (MDS)

• Expertise in marketing and product development

• Focus on nine product sectors in agro-based and manufactured products by strategic direction, project management, technical backstopping and publications

• Information for producers, exporters, trade associations and public sector organizations

		Creative Industries				Leather
		Focus on the craft and visual arts sectors in developing countries and transition economies				Featuring the African Platform with a one-stop information shop for the African Leather Industry
		Coffee				Organic Products
		Coffee Guide website with a Q&A service. Gourmet Coffee - Trials, new methods of producing, processing and selling coffee				Contains unrivalled sources of information on organic products and markets
		Ethical Fashion				Spices and Herbs
		The Ethical Fashion Programme "Africa Inspires" is a new approach to both fashion and poverty reduction in disadvantaged Africa communities.				Market information on export opportunities in the world spice trade,  statistical database of major importers and exporters
		Horticultural Products				Textiles and Clothing
		International trade information in bulk packed fruit juices, fresh, tropical, off-season fruits and vegetables				International trade information in textiles and clothing
		Jute and Hard Fibres				Wood and Wood Products
		Contains technical report on the jute road map				Contains the Joint ITC-ITTO report on tropical timber trade
						Other Products
						Information on these products can be obtained upon request