Las publicaciones del ITC acercan la voz del mundo empresarial al comercio sostenible y se centran en los países en desarrollo. Ofrecemos asesoramiento a los encargados de formular políticas, las organizaciones de apoyo empresarial y las pequeñas empresas. Nuestros informes ofrecen información para facilitar que el comercio sea más inclusivo, ecológico, digital y competitivo.
Only 14% of francophone African companies export internationally. However, more than half of non-exporting firms, particularly women-led businesses, are eager to enter global markets. Financial constraints are holding them back. Strengthening business ecosystems is essential to overcome...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Chad’s economy, and their competitiveness is essential to build a diversified and competitive economy. Drawing from the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SME Competitiveness Survey, this report reveals how efficient management...
This paper explores global trade in solar photovoltaic and wind energy components, analysing trade flows, tariffs and non-tariff measures, with a focus on seven developing countries: the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Mauritius, the Philippines, Senegal and Viet Nam. The main...
Las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) son un pilar de la economía argentina. El impulso de su competitividad es clave para la recuperación económica. Basándose en los datos de la Encuesta de Competitividad de las PYMES del Centro de Comercio Internacional, este informe destaca la...
Women involved in international trade in Central Asia face multiple barriers hindering their competitiveness and growth. Challenges include lack of information and knowledge about cross-border trade, difficulty accessing finance and insufficient confidence and skills in trade, advocacy and digital...
The World Tariff Profiles 2024 provides comprehensive information on tariffs imposed on imports by over 170 countries and customs territories. The report – jointly prepared by the International Trade Centre, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
This report examines the experiences of Ghanaian exporters and importers with trade regulations and related procedural obstacles – highlighting their concerns and the challenges they face. A survey of 960 traders on non-tariff measures found that almost half of exporters in Ghana...
This report explores the role of garment and apparel facility ownership of their social and labour assessment data, which can empower them to improve their practices, save valuable resources and comply with emerging regulatory requirements such as human rights due diligence. ...
Con motivo de su 60º aniversario, el ITC ha lanzado esta publicación fotográfica, que ofrece un recorrido visual por la historia de la organización, desde sus primeros días en los que suministraba información comercial y de mercados, hasta su labor actual de garantizar que más pequeñas...
Exporting responsibly sourced high-value-added wood products from South-East Asia, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, can drive economic growth. Rising demand for timber in Europe offers opportunities for small to medium-sized producers. Strengthening the regional wood-processing...
African tech hubs – now more than 1000 across the continent – accelerate digital, social and economic transformation as they support start-ups. The report examines the COVID-19 impact on tech hubs and offers recommendations for future operations. It surveys 52 tech hubs across...
