The in-depth digital knowledge platform of the International Trade Centre explores export development and trade issues in developing and least developed countries. The contributions focus on trade promotion and export development as part of the International Trade Centre’s technical cooperation programme with developing countries and economies in transition.
For Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2023, we celebrate small entrepreneurs from all over the world. Small businesses account for 90% of the world's businesses, 60 to 70% of employment, and 50% of the global economy. They contribute to local and national economies and to the...
On 27 June each year, the world celebrates small businesses. To mark this occasion, Trade Forum talked with the two Small Business Champion winners of 2022 to find out more about their innovative winning projects related to climate change, while supporting small businesses. ...
Trade Forum talked with Kemo Fatty, social justice and climate campaigner, global changemaker and Director of community-based organization Green-Up Gambia, about fighting for a greener, healthier and sustainable future for Africa. The activist is also an Ambassador of the Pan African...
Trade Forum spoke with Ousseynou Gaye, the President of agricultural Cooperative CASPR in Senegal, which focuses on agro-silvo-pastoralism. This combines pastoralism (extensive livestock husbandry on pastures) and agriculture in a partially wooded environment. CASPR tells us about the...
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation. What does the sector look like in Africa? With agriculture being the backbone in many African economies, Holland Greentech’s mission is to invest sustainably in horticulture...
Trade Forum interviewed two African tech start-ups that attended the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2023 through the support of the International Trade Centre and GSMA. The world’s biggest mobile event gathered more than 88,500 telecom operators, entrepreneurs, corporations, and...
Trade Forum talked with Sarah Adiyo from Juba County in South Sudan. Driven by her urge to be independent, the 25-year-old retailer is working hard to educating herself and becoming a successful business woman. Her resilience and strength are remarkable, despite the challenges she has been facing....
Trade Forum talked to lecturers, Bupe Simuchimba and Dale Mudenda of the University of Zambia about their findings and recommendations when it comes to small businesses in Lusaka using the internet – and how connected they really are.
Trade Forum talked with social entrepreneur Eliza Barbaczy of Itza Wood, who joined her mother in creating a sustainable, inclusive and eco-friendly home-décor brand based on native wood. The brand not only supports youth and women in the community of the Peten Jungle, but also gives...
Trade Forum talked with Hugues Didier, co-founder of ethical and sustainable fashion brand Panafrica. From the fascinating prints and fabrics of West Africa, building your business as a social entrepreneur despite the many challenges, and tackling a forgotten supply chain with meaning: read on to...
Trade Forum talked with three young researchers from the Graduate Institute of International Development Studies in Geneva to find out which challenges young people are facing when trying to get financial support. As part of ITC’s collaboration with the Graduate Institute,...
Trade Forum had the opportunity to talk with Sheker Akiniyazova, an inspiring artist, to find out what moved her to build her business, Keshde Art-Studio. She is also a member of the Union of Architects of Turkmenistan and an active volunteer for programmes that support children with disabilities....
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
