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The International Trade Centre works across the developing world to advance inclusive and sustainable economic empowerment for all through trade, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Established in 1964, ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. While our headquarters is in Geneva, we work globally with policymakers, business support organizations and small businesses.
(Manchester) – UK companies explore business opportunities with 50 women-led businesses from ten countries – Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal and Pakistan – following a trade mission in Manchester. As part of the trade mission, British buyers...
Ferragamo has partnered with Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI), a programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations’ small business agency, to address a critical gap in the artisanal cotton supply chain in West Africa, which has a predominantly female workforce. The goal of...
(Freetown, Sierra Leone) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton delivered her welcome remarks at the launch of the READY Salone project.
(Freetown) – Young entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone are set to sharpen their digital skills with the launch of the Sierra Leone: Empowering Youth through Digital Technologies (READY Salone) project by the International Trade Centre (ITC). Funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency...
We are the only international agency fully dedicated to empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through international trade.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 18, 2025
✨ With our partners, we’re shaping a more inclusive global economy! 🌍
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Small businesses drive economies, create jobs, and support communities.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 17, 2025
To build a more sustainable and inclusive world, we must support them.
🤝 Join us in empowering small businesses.
50 women-led businesses from Africa and Asia participated in a trade mission to Manchester—organized by our UK-funded programme—to connect with 🇬🇧 buyers.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 13, 2025
With support from partnering chambers of commerce, they are preparing for market entry.
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African-owned cotton and fashion value chains remain rare, but change is here! Local craftsmanship is transforming African cotton into high-value fashion.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 12, 2025
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#Ecuador ranks 16th in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index, climbing 34 spots!
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 12, 2025
We are proud to join Ecuador’s Gender Parity Initiative and work with key stakeholders to bridge gender gaps in wages, leadership & more!
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ITC stands ready to support Burkina Faso's national priorities.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 12, 2025
Executive Director @CokeHamilton met Burkina Faso’s Ambassador, Ms. Sabine Bakyono Kanzie, to discuss enhancing ITC's support for 🇧🇫's small businesses, youth employment, and women's economic empowerment.
From personal experience to innovation! Maryanne Gichanga, co-founder of AgriTech Analytics and a 2024 YECO Finalist and winner, is transforming African agriculture with AI-powered satellite data and solar-powered IoT sensors.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 12, 2025
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The top 10 Iraqi farm and food businesses out of 800 applicants gathered in Baghdad to showcase unique products that fill market niches, create jobs, and boost Iraq’s economy through ITC's EU-funded project.
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 12, 2025
The fair also connects them with investors.
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Are you a Chamber, small business, or organization with a project that supports the circular economy?
— International Chamber of Commerce (@iccwbo) February 11, 2025
🌟 Here’s your chance to shine on a global stage.
Apply now to be a 2025 Small Business Champion, recognized by the @WTO, @UNCTAD & @ITCnews.
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The partnership between ITC and @Ferragamo, is reaching new heights as efforts to establish a pioneering artisanal cotton dyeing factory gain momentum. Set to become operational in 2026, the factory will empower women artisan communities, starting with those in Burkina Faso.… pic.twitter.com/sHZtV8iwpC
— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) February 10, 2025
