ITC Events

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15 July-31 December 2020

Online

Virtual New World Craft Small businesses from Central America are connecting with buyers from the United States, Europe and Canada through this event. It is the biggest handicraft trade show in the region. The International Trade Centre provides e-commerce expert advice to many of the firms.

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19-21 October 2020

Online

2020 UN World Data Forum Data and statistics experts from around the world will share the latest solutions and thinking on data that supports the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and. ITC will showcase how access to its data can contribute to #SMErecovery

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20 October 2020

Online

Building Bridges to E-commerce Markets Small enterprises from developing countries face a host of challenges when selling online. Having an international business structure could remove many of biggest barriers. This webinar, organized by ITC ecomConnect, explains why and how this is done, and the new report on "Building Bridges to New E-commerce Markets: a Blueprint for Small Enterprises" will be launched. Register here.

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27 October 2020

Online

Designing for Impact: South-South Trade and Investment At this webinar organized by the International Trade Centre, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the United Nations Office on South-South Cooperation, a new report will be launched that finds that South-South projects must be flexible and encourage adaptation of easily replicable solutions and technologies, while bridging information and perception gaps in the Global South. Register here.

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12 November 2020

Online

Pre i-Boot Camp Virtual Summit The youth summit, ‘Beyond COVID-19: Leveraging the Benefits of the AfCFTA to Spur Africa’s Growth’ will bring young people, industry leaders and entrepreneurs together. Participants will sare strategies around how young people can overcome the impact of COVID-19 and revitalise Africa’s growth. The summit is organized by YALDA, ITC and its partners. Register.

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19 November 2020

Online

Nairobi Forum As part of its "One Trade Africa" programme to support the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and its partners are organizing a high-level forum to identify key intervention areas for MSMEs in East Africa and Kenya within the AFCFTA. View the agenda.

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25 November 2020

Online

Joint Advisory Group, 54th session The International Trade Centre’s Joint Advisory Group (JAG) meets once a year to examine ITC’s programme of work. This year’s meeting will also highlight how the International Trade Centre adjusted its support for small businesses, business support organizations and policymakers to help navigate the crisis and prepare for the recovery.

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8 March 2021

Online

International Women’s Day

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23-25 March 2021

Online

Aid for Trade Stocktaking event

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15-16 June 2021

Brussels, Belgium

European Development Days

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21-24 June 2021

Kigali, Rwanda

Commonwealth Business Forum

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August 2021

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

World Export Development Forum

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1 October 2021-31 March 2022

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

EXPO 2020 The World EXPO aims to attract 25 million visitors and to inspire new partnerships for the future. The International Trade Centre will highlight the need to support small businesses as part of the United Nations’ EXPO presence.

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17-19 October 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SheTrades Global

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3-8 October 2021

Bridgetown, Barbados

Fifteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The ministerial conference will present an opportunity to align the sustainable development agenda with global efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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