International Trade Centre

😎 See what's happening #ThisWeekAtITC and join the conversation! We are a vibrant organization full of talented people covering the full spectrum of #SmallBusiness development and internationalization. https://lnkd.in/eQ7pPKTS

We support displaced Ukrainians and small businesses through IT and e-commerce training, helping them adapt, find jobs, and support their families amid conflict. Like Hanna, who used SEO training to start her own business. She's one of many finding new opportunities through our Japan-funded project . Read more 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hCXta8

El mundo necesita reducir urgentemente las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, lo que requiere una rápida transición hacia la #EnergíaRenovable. Nuestro nuevo informe, muestra cómo la política comercial puede apoyar la implantación y la adición de valor en los países en desarrollo. 📘 https://bit.ly/3EiAHGn

¿Tiene ideas innovadoras para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas a contribuir a la economía circular ♻️? Presente su propuesta antes del 28 de marzo para tener la oportunidad de convertirse en Campeón de la Pequeña Empresa. Consulte los detalles de la solicitud y la información sobre los premios aquí: http://bit.ly/4gfSV8O

For long-term residents of the Dadaab Refugee Complex, learning new skills and finding sources of income provide hope for a better future. ITC has been working with Nyota Farsamo, a Somali-Kenyan artisan collective, to help refugees attain a dignified life. In 2023, the collective joined an initiative of the UN Refugee Agency (MADE51) that allows members to access social enterprise partners from across world regions, along with opportunities for seed funding to start their businesses. 🔗 http://bit.ly/40SJ18v

To equip Zambian youth with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving digital economy, ITC and local partners are providing training in AI, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. 🔗 https://bit.ly/40SWA7N

Access to finance has been a major hurdle for Nepal’s small agro-processors—but we are helping to change that!🌱💰 With support from ITC, FNCCI & NMB Bank Ltd., small agribusinesses are securing loans, financial guidance & sustainability support to grow. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4hdTiSw

The Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival celebrates The Gambia’s rich cultural heritage while boosting tourism & local businesses! With support from our EU-funded project, the festival continues to grow, attracting more visitors and creating economic opportunities. Discover more ➡️ https://bit.ly/40uYaLQ

We are kicking off the new year with a pledge from the President of #Ecuador 🇪🇨 to support out gender-responsive public procurement (#GRPP) campaign! 🎊 By 2025, Ecuador commits to boost the capacity of women to compete for public tenders and to establish regulations and strategies to increase women's participation in the public procurement market. Learn more about our campaign 👉bit.ly/4bufjsQ

Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating! “Let us embrace this time of new beginnings with hope and determination to create a better future for all.” —UN Secretary-General António Guterres as we welcome the Year of the Snake. “The snake symbolizes wisdom, resilience and renewal. In these trying times, let us be guided by these qualities and renew our commitment to peace, equality and justice,” added the Secretary-General. 📷: New commemorative UN stamps marking this special occasion.