Madagascar
Madagascar: UK Trade Partnerships Programme
Sustainable Development Goals
<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Working with small and medium sized enterprises and cooperatives in the textile and clothing sector, ITC through the UK Trade Partnerships Programme in Madagascar aims to increase the volume and value of exports and to support local industries to grow employment opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
Trade Intelligence: UK Trade Partnerships Programme
Sustainable Development Goals
<p><span data-contrast="none">ITC’s trade and market intelligence interventions in the 24 UK Trade Partnerships Programme countries will consist of several interrelated components</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">to foster transparency and enhanced access</span><span data-contrast="none"> to information on trade opportunities and market access requirements <span data-contrast="none">for small and medium</span><span data-contrast="none">-</span><span data-contrast="none">sized e</span><span data-contrast="none">nterprises</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. This will be done</span><span data-contrast="none"> through</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> data</span><span data-contrast="none"> sharing, capacity building, and</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> the</span><span data-contrast="none"> setting up of </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">trade </span><span data-contrast="none">obstacle alert mechanisms.</span></p>
Sub-Saharan Africa
While multi-dimensional poverty remains high in sub-Saharan Africa, the continent's high growth rates and youthful demographics make it an attractive investment destination. Big opportunities exist to create jobs, boost incomes and reduce poverty by connecting African small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to international trade and increasing local value addition to Africa’s assets in agrifood, manufacturing and services. ITC’s emphasis on digital connectivity and the green transition is helping transform digital landscapes across Sub Saharan Africa with our support to tech startups and tech hubs.
Post-conflict states
Least developed countries
We deliver customized solutions for least developed countries (LDCs), enabling them to increase their participation in the global economy and reach development goals through exports. We focus on creating access to digital technologies and capabilities in LDCs, where current internet penetration is at 27%, as this is increasingly critical to ensure opportunities are universally shared. We also assist LDCs in their bid for WTO membership, and support their implementation of WTO agreements.
Africa
ITC’s One Trade Africa initiative supports the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), empowering African enterprises, especially women- and youth-led businesses, to access market opportunities from continental integration. The initiative is an integrated package of technical assistance solutions that ITC is offering to the African business community operating in both the formal and informal sectors.