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From baristas to African fine robusta, a new generation is reshaping the continent’s coffee narrative! ☕The 2025 Africa Barista Championship was a celebration of local talent and Africa’s fast-growing appreciation for its own specialty coffee.

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 25, 2025

When it comes to access to finance, small businesses face enormous hurdles. @UBA_KE views them as a key driver of economic growth. The bank in #Africa has developed innovative risk assessment models and capacity-building initiatives to address these challenges.

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 25, 2025

The East African Community Secretariat convened the EAC Regional Leather Platform, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss priorities for transforming East Africa’s leather sector.

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 24, 2025

Would you like to organize a session at the first-ever Global #SMEMinisterial Meeting this July in South Africa?

Submit your proposal by 30 April for a chance to contribute to the global effort to help small businesses achieve export success!

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 24, 2025

In this #TradeForum interview, Mohammed Kassem of @Expolink_org and Destination Africa shares his views on how to best integrate the cotton-to-clothing industry’s value chains in #Africa—for a stronger continental market and sustainable exports. 🔗⬇️

— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 24, 2025

This multimedia Feature highlights COCOI’s journey of brining a new specialty coffee #PetitKwilu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to regional & global markets. The family-run business with deep roots in the country’s food industry is committed to elevating the quality &… pic.twitter.com/BDPKdsfKlh

— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 23, 2025

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to grow in the digital economy?

The #WEIDEFund offers funding, training & global access to help scale your business.

📝Applications are now open for the Dominican Republic, Mongolia & Nigeria — Jordan coming soon!

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 23, 2025

With income from her plant business in Basra, Iraq, Noor Jawad is tackling urban heat by planting trees and mentoring like-minded entrepreneurs to make Iraq greener and address climate change challenges — all with support from our EU-funded project.

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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 23, 2025

Another value chain with star potential in #Africa is the cotton, textiles, and apparel industry. With the right transformation, these sectors can drive the continent’s industrialization, as explained by Noncedo Vutula of the @MandelaUCT. Find out what is needed to achieve this… pic.twitter.com/TIYICQ9mnA

— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 22, 2025

Women-led businesses in 🇩🇴 🇲🇳 🇳🇬 🇯🇴 — the #WEIDEFund is here to support your growth!

🎯 Access grants, digital training & more
✅ Applications now open for the Dominican Republic, Mongolia & Nigeria — with Jordan coming soon
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— International Trade Centre (ITC) (@ITCnews) April 22, 2025