Trade Forum

A 7-minute inspirational interview on why every woman everywhere, should be empowered to chart their own economic path.

In this live interview, Natalia Cano, Head of Brand & Reputation Asia Pacific at Google, demonstrates Google’s economic impact and digital responsibility.  

Evelyn Seltier of the International Trade Centre talked with Farzona Tilavova, head of Consultancy group Kamolot 1, about the impact of her work, the importance of educated women, and how to be a successful entrepreneur.

  Women in Digital is an award-winning tech enterprise that encourages women working in the tech industry – and inspiring them to become leaders. Evelyn Seltier talked with the CEO, Achia Nila, about her drive for empowering women in a male-dominated sector.

Evelyn Seltier of the International Trade Centre talked with the Mayor of Malmö, Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, to find out how a city can change its way of doing business – to become greener and more sustainable.   Malmö has received the EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade Award 2021,...

Evelyn Seltier of the International Trade Centre talked with Julie Repetti, co-founder of SetTIC, about the challenges and opportunities of going green in business – and how to finish off that e-waste sustainably.  

Evelyn Seltier talked with Liberian youth leader and social entrepreneur Mohammed Kerkulah about the role of young leaders and that of the African Continental Free Trade Area in shaping the future of African youth in trade.  

Vittorio Cammarota, chief editor of Trade Forum, speaks with Professor Yunus to explore the concept of micro-lending, the importance of youth, and what entrepreneurship really means.  

The ‪Ye! Community is the International Trade Centre’s global platform for young and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with resources, mentors, opportunities and peers – without barriers.   Chino Atilano from the Philippines counts himself lucky to be part of this community that is...

Evelyn Seltier talked with agribusiness owner Fatimata Kallon from Sierra Leone about how access to finance is key for surviving as a micro business.  

Evelyn Seltier talked with Craig Strong, chief executive officer of Fiji’s investment and trade promotion agency Investment Fiji, about how small businesses on the small Pacific Island state were able to survive the export crisis – and what their plan is to make sure it stays this way.  ...

Nigeria is the biggest and most attractive off-grid opportunity in Africa, and one of the best locations in the world for minigrids and solar home systems. Evelyn Seltier of the International Trade Forum talked with Prof. Temilade Sesan about small businesses, women in agriculture and the role...

Myanmar reported its first case of COVID-19 on 23 March. The government responded with restrictions to prevent the virus from spreading: banning mass gatherings, suspending visas, issuing stay-at-home orders, quarantining, promoting social distancing and imposing legal actions against those who...

Mohamed Abdullahi arrived in the Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa County, Kenya in late 2010. Having always wanted to return to his hometown of Mogadishu in Somalia, he was able to do so in late 2019 to start pursuing various business interests. He told the International Trade Forum about his...

Evelyn Seltier of the International Trade Forum had the opportunity to talk with Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to discuss the economic opportunities for refugees and host communities and the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on them.

Evelyn Seltier of International Trade Forum talked with Jeanette Scherpenzeel of CBI in the Netherlands to find out how community-based tourism in Myanmar can make a difference for the country and its economy

International Trade Forum collected the views of His Excellency Khaltmaagiin Battulga, the President of Mongolia, on sustainable tourism opportunities in his country

ITC launches a project to reduce poverty in Pakistan by strengthening small-scale agribusinesses