ITC @ the SIDS4 Conference
Overview
At SIDS4, the international community will gather to review SIDS’ sustainable development progress and propose a new decade of partnerships and solutions to supercharge their path to resilient prosperity. ITC will highlight the key role of small businesses in SIDS in addressing challenges resulting from climate change, COVID-19 and a crisis of debt. Success stories that empower youth, women, indigenous communities, and marginalized groups through agribusiness alliances, tourism and trade shall be showcased through Side events and thematic sessions.
Programme
SIDS Global Business Network Forum
Saturday 25 May 2024
SIDS Global Business Network Forum
Sunday 26 May 2024
SIDS4 Conference Programme
Monday 27 May 2024
The election of the President of the Conference
Statements by the President of the Conference, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States, the Secretary-General of the Conference and a youth representative
Consideration of procedural and organizational matters, including the adoption of the rules of procedure and the agenda, the election of officers, the establishment of a Main Committee, if required, the appointment of the members of the Credentials Committee, arrangements for the preparation of the report of the Conference and other matters.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
General debate
SIDS4 Conference Programme
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Organiser: OHRLLS
Through visual and interactive features, the event will take the form of a networking event, with photo exhibitions, video screenings and product tastings. In keeping with the themes of SIDS4, the event will shine a light on ITC and partners’ roles in transforming food systems for sustainable trade, enhanced economic, social and environmental sustainability and resilience through partnerships.
SIDS4 Conference Programme
Wednesday 29 May 2024
SIDS4 Conference Programme
Thursday 30 May 2024
Closing segment, including reporting on the interactive dialogues, adoption of the outcome document and the report of the Conference
ITC recognizes that small island developing states (SIDS) face a unique set of challenges, particularly their vulnerability to external shocks. ITC works with SIDS to improve their export performance through regional collaboration, focused sectoral programmes, institutional support and strengthening the private sector. We also assist these states to trade mainly agricultural products that are attractive to niche markets that demand products proven to be sustainable economically, socially and environmentally.
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Agrifood Exports and Climate Change, A Guide for BSOs
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SIDS Trade Tracker
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The Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment Network (SAFIN)