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

🚀 Are you an African digital trade policymaker? Stay updated on key initiatives that support #smallbusinesses! Join our webinar as we unpack the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol—the first continental treaty regulating digital trade, adopted by the African Union in 2024. 📆 5 March | 🕚 11:00 - 12:30 CET Learn how this protocol connects to small business development and discover effective ways to implement it. 🔗 Register now! https://bit.ly/4jOBfUr

Are you a chocolate lover in Amsterdam this week? Find us at the Chocoa Trade Fair & Festival and meet over 30 cooperatives, exporters, processors, and chocolate makers from around the world. 🍫 https://bit.ly/4jLQwpb As the cocoa sector grapples with climate change and soaring bean prices, it's vital to amplify the voices of producers and processors. We’re spotlighting value-added cocoa products from the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, Grenada, Madagascar, Cameroon, Jordan, Fiji, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. Our goal? To build strong commercial partnerships that prioritize producers and transform challenges into new opportunities at origin. This initiative is driven by our projects funded by the EU and the UK.

From pattern-making to branding, women entrepreneurs in #Madagascar are turning creativity into sustainable businesses with the support of our UK-funded project. 💡👗 They’re stitching together not just garments, but hope and economic independence. Learn more 🧵https://bit.ly/42M84eK

Uganda's top IT trade association faced numerous operational challenges in showcasing the country's IT sector to international markets. That changed when the association partnered with our Netherlands-funded tech project. By strengthening job security, reinforcing member commitment, and enhancing operational clarity, the association is now poised to unlock new business opportunities for Ugandan IT companies. Learn more: bit.ly/3Q5OsKZ

Join ITC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a Senior Programme Officer: https://lnkd.in/eYV_uU5m https://lnkd.in/ex4Ufzfc

Calling importers from Africa, the Middle East, South America or other regions! Interested in sourcing Nigerian products within the agrifood, textiles and apparel, beauty and fashion sectors? Apply by 07 February for the HerShowCase event, taking place in Abuja from 11-12 March : https://lnkd.in/duadjr9e Brought to you by the UK Government-funded #SheTrades Programme, in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) (host of SheTrades Nigeria Hub) and UK in Nigeria.

📚 Our Digital Freelancing course is now open for the first cohort of 2025! By the end of the course, you'll have learned: 1. What online freelancing is and how to get started. 2. How to create an attractive profile for potential customers. 3. What some common online work platforms and payment methods are. 4. How to search for and bid on online jobs. Register now ⬇️ EN: https://bit.ly/3UxMi8J FR: https://bit.ly/4eJt3lk

#Trade is more than just economics—it’s a driver of progress. It’s the key to lifting people out of poverty, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. How has trade impacted your community or business?🌍💬 Learn more about what we do ➡️ https://bit.ly/3EkeoAc

💻 Digital skills can unlock global opportunities for Sierra Leonean youth! Our recently launched Republic of Korea-funded project equips young people with the right skills to thrive in the digital economy. Through freelancing, young professionals are securing well-paid jobs and gaining financial independence. As a follow-up, we will roll out the Skills for Youth Employment Fund. The project that will ultimately help 3,000 young people and 230 small businesses become digital-ready. Learn more 📖 https://bit.ly/3WJHXBo