With the support of European Union, the East African Community (EAC) and ITC, East African companies can now access consolidated information tailored to their products and target markets without navigating multiple sources. Certifications, sanitary rules, packaging standards, and labelling requirements can make it difficult for small businesses in Eas...
A high-level event on women and trade will be held on the margins of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé on 25 March to bring together women entrepreneurs, development partners, and WTO members.Registration for the event—which will feature the work of the WTO Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender, the International Trade Centre (ITC) SheT...
A new ITC report shows strong support for the African Union certification scheme, highlighting quality as the top driver for its success in boosting regional trade.The African Union’s Made in Africa (MiA) label is gaining momentum across the continent, promising to reshape how African-made goods are perceived both locally and internationally. Launched in ...
Over 74 countries participated in the latest technical meeting of the SME Ministerial community, which launched a phase of policy-sharing between countries seeking SME development.The first meeting of the SME Ministerial community of 2026 saw an increase in the number of countries engaging with the process. This marks the beginning of a key phase of policy...
To make sure that countries know exactly what they’re buying and selling, and how any tariffs might apply, the world developed a uniform system for classifying goods.As Uzbekistan prepares for its impending accession to the World Trade Organization, their customs officials received extensive training on how this classification system works. While it ...
For decades, the Gambia’s economy has run by exporting raw materials and importing finished products. As the economy evolves, more local providers are offering goods and services that Gambian businesses need at home. The problem is how to link up these businesses. As part of its efforts to boost Gambian tourism, the International Trade Centre (ITC) c...
(Geneva) – In a fast-changing global trade landscape, Omani small businesses will receive support to export to regional and global markets, under a new partnership between the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman.A signing ceremony marking the partnership agreement was he...
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. ...
