At the International Trade Centre (ITC), evaluation is more than a compliance exercise. Independent evaluations of our work certify our successes and lay out how to deepen our commitment to making sure everyone benefits from global trade. A case in point: the ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI), which connects global fashion brands to ...
Supporting small businesses to use AI for international tradeArtificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping global trade, offering small businesses powerful new ways to optimize supply chains, reduce costs and overcome longstanding trade barriers. AI-driven tools now provide real-time analytics, track shipments, anticipate disruptions and enhanc...
When African and European leaders met at their summit in Luanda, the International Trade Centre (ITC) took the opportunity to show the importance of small businesses to trade growth between the regions. By providing tailored market insights and value chain support, we help small businesses navigate trade within Africa and with the European Union. ...
At the luxurious Monaco Yacht Club, two companies showcased a collaboration in designer Tunisian silk at the MediThéria fashion show. They not only showed a new vision for Mediterranean style, but provided a case study in how high fashion can adopt the principles of environmental sustainability.Designer Anissa Aida created the Weaving the Sea collect...
Trade Forum is the International Trade Centre’s flagship magazine offering in-depth, topical insights about export development and trade issues in developing countries. These are our top picks from last year bringing views from policymakers, academics, the private sector, entrepreneurs and small businesses who know how trade works “i...
(Geneva) – Germany will provide €2.1 million in core voluntary funding to support the work of the International Trade Centre (ITC) throughout 2026 and 2027.This core support is foundational to ITC’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging global challenges and pilot initiatives for future scaling through project-specific funding and strategically allocat...
In the current climate of disruption led by the introduction of trade tariffs, the success of small businesses hinges on clear and accessible information on non-tariff measures. This was the conclusion of a recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference, in Nairobi, Kenya, called “Beyond tariffs: how standards and regulations shape agribusiness com...
(Geneva) – Policymakers of developing countries will receive targeted support to conduct investment facilitation self-assessments aimed at improving their investment climate and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), through a new project implemented by the International Trade Centre, funded by the European Union. ITC Executive Director Pam...
In 2016, Jean‑Marie Ndikumana made the painful decision to flee from home. He abandoned his promising university studies in banking and finance at the Université Martin Luther King in Bujumbura, Burundi. When he arrived in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, he faced isolation, harsh conditions, and the abrupt end of his academic ambitions. However,...
At the International Trade Centre, we produce dozens of publications a year. In ITC publications, we pull together insights from our vast collections of trade data and apply that to our experience working with small businesses on the ground. We’re also conducting independent research throughout the year, looking at policy issues that affect small bus...
