ITC is a joint agency of the @UN and the @WTO supporting the internationalization of #SmallBusiness.
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😎 We are a vibrant organization full of talented people covering the full spectrum of #SmallBusiness development and internationalization.
See what's happening #ThisWeekAtITC and join the conversation!
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ITC and @MOFCOM_China renew partnership to strengthen economic and trade cooperation among developing countries and support sustainable development under the Belt and Road Initiative.
ITC head @CokeHamilton said the agreement will help empower small businesses and boost innovation.
ℹ️ bit.ly/449dpMD
ALT ITC Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton (left) and China's Vice Minister of Commerce Chenggang Li (right) shake hands in front of the Ministry's media wall.
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.@Mo_IbrahimFdn fellow @TR_Cheuka has brought passion and dedication to his work at ITC, helping us make small businesses more competitive and resilient. As we bid his farewell, we warmly welcome the incoming fellow,@MaDinnySeb!
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Business partnerships can open the door to new markets.
After meeting at a trade fair in London with our support, Sri Lanka's MA's Kitchen and UK-based Nothing Much joined forces to develop a premium coconut water range for the UK market. The first batch sold out online before it reached shop shelves.
Learn more about their journey: bit.ly/4egyyt0
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Eswatini is building the infrastructure for investment, trade, and inclusive growth.
Through initiatives that streamline business registration, investment services, and market access for entrepreneurs, we are helping create an investor-ready environment that supports inclusive growth.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fHmyTO
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Strong agrifood value chains start before harvest.
Across #Iraq, farmer alliances are standardizing quality and connecting directly to high-value markets.
See it in action in Duhok via the Faida Aggregation Hub. 🚜
This initiative is supported by the European Union.
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Learn more about the project: bit.ly/4okIAxO
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Climate change is disrupting trade and livelihoods in Nepal and Senegal, from melting glaciers and floods to shrinking fish stocks and failing harvests.
At WTO Trade and Environment Week, we supported Nepal and Senegal in presenting these challenges and making the case that trade policy and climate action go hand in hand.
Read more: bit.ly/4eeSNr7
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Once entrepreneurs build an innovative solution, they need to know how to protect their ideas to grow their businesses.
With support from ITC and @WIPO, entrepreneurs are receiving tailored intellectual property support to better understand and protect their business assets.
🔗 bit.ly/4ux6qrH
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As global buyers demand stronger sustainability credentials, Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector is building knowledge to help businesses adapt.
With support from ITC, educators, industry professionals, and sustainability practitioners are strengthening practical knowledge on circular approaches across the sector.
🔗In our weaving stories series, here's how ITC supports the textile and apparel sector in Sri Lanka: bit.ly/4dYJU6b
ALT A stack of folded sweaters in various patterns and neutral colors is displayed on a wooden table. Each sweater has a tag featuring a recycling symbol and a barcode. The background includes blurred houseplants and furniture.
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Like many young people in The Gambia, Ya Fatou Taal struggled to find work. Even though she had no background in tailoring, she joined an ITC-supported tailoring and garment construction training.
Today, she has skills, a plan, and a new sense of what is possible.
Read about her journey: bit.ly/4uYfyqv
ALT A person is seated at a sewing machine, working on a piece of fabric. The room has a window with a partial curtain, and an industrial sewing machine is visible. The person is wearing a colorful floral-patterned top and headwrap.
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Better branding, stronger standards, and smarter packaging are helping small food businesses in Uganda reach buyers far beyond their doorstep, from Kampala supermarkets to international export markets.
Discover how three agribusinesses are moving up the value chain, expanding market access, and creating new opportunities.
Read more: bit.ly/4dPnUul
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Small businesses want to go green to stay competitive, but most are stuck.
Our white paper breaks down exactly how policymakers can unlock the green transition for small businesses by targeting 3 critical pillars:
💰 Finance & Tech: Demystifying access to green funding and tools.
🎓 Skills: Closing the green knowledge gap for small teams.
📜 Regulation: Creating supportive, realistic frameworks.
bit.ly/4xcqJx7 | #WorldEnvironmentDay
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29 June: Join the Small Business Champions Awards Ceremony to celebrate the winners and learn how their ideas can help small businesses leverage artificial intelligence for international trade.
Register now: bit.ly/4vorMIH
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ITC partners with @KeEquityBank to help small businesses access global markets in high-growth-potential sectors across East Africa.
Starting in Kenya, the agreement targets the coffee, leather, and creative industries.
Learn more: bit.ly/4uMHFc0
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Two enterprises in Uganda are turning climate vulnerability into opportunity.
With our support, they have strengthened production systems, improved packaging, and expanded market opportunities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4oaoMNM
ALT A person wearing an orange cap and red coat is smiling while standing beside a large tray of dried cassava in a wooden structure.
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How can you unlock agricultural growth? Through value chain #financing.
This is what ITC does in East Africa. It is a practical way to rethink how capital supports #agriculture.
Intrigued? Our technical experts explain exactly how it works: bit.ly/4nZjlkp
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ITC partners with @KeEquityBank to help small businesses access global markets in high-growth-potential sectors across East Africa.
Starting in Kenya, the agreement targets the coffee, leather, and creative industries.
Learn more: bit.ly/4uMHFc0
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Over 20 years, @SMEDANGov in Nigeria has actively worked to support small businesses & recently it has placed an even stronger focus on addressing their finance gap.
Learn in our #TradeForum how the agency’s approach will help unlock millions of US dollars for small businesses.➡️ bit.ly/4o628Gk
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Artisans from refugee and host communities in Kenya’s Kakuma region are moving beyond training into real market opportunities, turning skills into income and business growth, with ITC support.
Read the full web story to see their results: 🔗 bit.ly/4ed4Kyy
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Africa is facing an environment that keeps on shifting. But the AfCFTA offers a framework to take back control, for the long term.
In her recent speech, ITC ED @CokeHamilton highlighted the importance of diversifying markets and building competitive and resilient regional value chains.
👉 Read the full speech: bit.ly/49tdPAD
ALT ITC Executive Director is speaking at a podium with microphones.
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