CotonouLe 20 Avril 2017ARANCHA GONZÁLEZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sign Memorandum of Understanding pledging wide-ranging cooperation over five years

Applying voluntary standards can open doors to new markets and help overcome obstacles faced by women exporters.Can standards be used to promote inclusiveness and to include women in international supply chains? Through awareness building and through...

This was a busy week for seven Zambian women weavers, who participated in back-to-back events in Nairobi, Kenya, showcasing their products, learning new production and business techniques, and meeting with potential customers and investors. ‘I was about...

Contamination-reduction training provided by Bangladeshi spinners, in partnership with ITC, results in higher-quality cotton and potentially increased sales

ITC facilitates new Africa-Asia business partnerships by ensuring ginners produce cotton that meets buyers’ standards of quality

Women Vendors Exhibition and Forum to unlock women’s trade potential

ITC’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...

Introduced 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...

As 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...