ITC's five decades

- 2014: Annual expenditure planned at US$ 91.7 million, with 162 active projects and a staff of 281.
  
  2011: ITC’s best year with total expenditure above US$ 87 million.
  
  2008: Online market analysis tools become free for users in developing countries.
- 2004: ITC launches ‘best practice’ awards for trade promotion organizations.
  
  1999: First Executive Forum, later renamed World Export Development Forum, is held on ‘Redefining Trade Promotion’.
  
  1995: ITC sets out a strategic ‘road map’ to chart new responses to a changing trade landscape, including the new World Trade Organization.
- 1992: ITC’s annual technical cooperation programme hits US$ 20 million for the first time.
  
  1990: Extra-budgetary funds from donors fuel more than 70% of ITC’s annual expenditures.
  
  1988: ITC shifts focus to training and capacity-building programmes.
- 1983: The United Nations Development Programme grants executive agency status to ITC.
  
  1981: ITC’s new headquarters in Geneva is officially inaugurated.
  
  1978: ITC’s annual technical cooperation programme hits US$ 10 million for the first time.
- 1973: ITC is designated United Nations focal point for technical assistance and export promotion.
  
  1970: ITC’s annual technical cooperation programme hits the US$ 1 million mark for the first time.
  
  1964: ITC begins operations in Villa Le Bocage, Geneva, with a staff of five.

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