International Trade Centre (ITC)

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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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: https://t.co/5MRH8H44l8

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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.

https://t.co/3nYPOwAWvx | #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: https://t.co/aDcdfYa8MU

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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: https://t.co/nSI4tqbiMR

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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: https://t.co/LmqwkiXnkM

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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: https://t.co/6vHtQVz6yq

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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: https://t.co/nSI4tqbiMR

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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.➡️ https://t.co/ktTMjrvbkh

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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: 🔗 https://t.co/SeyRTK6LOU

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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: https://t.co/5YcckpV0l3

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Fine flavour cocoa represents 12% of global cocoa exports, is prized by premium chocolate makers worldwide, and commands significantly higher prices than bulk cocoa.

For Jamaican producer Rennae Johnson of Pure Chocolate, achieving this classification, and proving it on a global stage, was a major achievement.

Why? Find out by reading our new multimedia feature: https://t.co/0ELfnHlg3u

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1/ UN Kenya Resident Coordinator Dr @ConilleGarry met Ms. @CokeHamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (@ITCnews), during her visit to Kenya, for a discussion on trade as a key driver of economic growth, as ITC expands its operations in Kenya.

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Le commerce Intra-Africain ne représente que 16 % du commerce total du continent. Cela signifie qu’il existe un énorme potentiel de croissance.

Fortes de plusieurs décennies d’expérience aux côtés des entreprises et décideurs africains, nous contribuons à :

✅ Renforcer le commerce régional
✅ Élargir l’accès de l’Afrique aux marchés mondiaux

En savoir plus ici: https://t.co/LjKM9515Hr

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Refugees and vulnerable host communities are increasingly active economic contributors, but access to finance remains one of the greatest barriers to growing their businesses.

With support from @Visa Foundation, we developed a report to help guide financial inclusion efforts for refugees and vulnerable populations.

In this #TradeForum article, we provide a short recap of the report’s main findings: https://t.co/MZDpHSTh9L

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Can tourism and agriculture create more jobs for youth and women in Africa’s green economy?

We’ll help make that happen through a new EU-funded programme in Botswana. By supporting small businesses in eco-tourism and horticulture.

ITC ED @CokeHamilton highlighted how green value chains can drive inclusive growth and more resilient economies. 👉 https://t.co/4w4Idx0mQw

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To sell food across an African border, you need certifications, compliance documents, and technical approvals. For women running small agrifood businesses, meeting those requirements is harder and costlier than for most.

Joint @FAO -ITC policy brief on making AfCFTA technical rules work for women.

Policy brief in English ➡️ https://t.co/Gqy0feg7Y5

Disponible en français ➡️ https://t.co/gddVoWurC0

#YearOfTheWomanFarmer | #IYWF2026 | @FAOAfrica | @FAO | @ITCnews

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Kick started the week with a launch of #GlobalGateway Green Value Chain for Job Creation program.

The EU is investing 125 million pula to boost employment, export led growth and SMEs in ecotourism and horticulture sectors.

Thanking Ministers, ITC and partners for joining🇧🇼🇪🇺🇺🇳

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The Government of #Botswana launched an €8 million programme, implemented by ITC, to boost eco-tourism and horticulture, create jobs, strengthen small businesses and support a greener economy.

This initiative is funded by the European Union as part of the #GlobalGateway strategy.

Learn more: https://t.co/Rro2EEbFic

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In #Africa, the #solar energy industry is expanding rapidly, and while imported solar panels are used for clean energy, Noor Nation is doing things differently.

They produce solar panels locally, provide both power and safe drinking water, and offer solutions that require less space and no batteries.

Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/XP1SwmrWWh

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An entrepreneur at heart, Nyamdavaa Gorzig launched BOG, a baby footwear brand from #Mongolia, during the hardships of COVID-19 – not anticipating the appeal it could have on the global market.

To seize that potential, she found the business strategy and mentorship she needed through the WEIDE Fund.

Read and watch her story in our new #TradeForum multimedia feature.🔗 https://t.co/gCvBAuI4Nx