International Trade Centre

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

As global buyers demand stronger sustainability credentials, Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector is building the skills needed to help businesses adapt.

With support from ITC, educators, industry professionals, and sustainability practitioners are gaining practical knowledge on circular economy approaches and sharing it across the sector.

This programme is funded by SECO (Switzerland), SIDA (Sweden), and AECID (Spain).

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dYJU6b

08/06/2026

Like many young people in The Gambia, Ya Fatou Taal struggled to find work. Even though she had no background in tailoring, she joined an ITC-supported tailoring and garment construction training.

Today, she has skills, a plan, and a new sense of what is possible.

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

Read about her journey: https://bit.ly/4uYfyqv

05/06/2026

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 for farmers and communities.

This initiative is funded by the 한국국제협력단(Korea International Cooperation Agency).

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dPnUul

05/06/2026

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.

Small businesses shouldn’t have to tackle climate change alone.

Here is the blueprint to give them the tools they need: https://bit.ly/4xcqJx7

05/06/2026

🌍 Today is .

You might not think small businesses and trade are part of the climate action equation, but hear us out.

The global economy runs on trade, and small businesses account for 90% of firms worldwide. If we can help them reduce their emissions, we can make a meaningful dent in global greenhouse gas emissions.

Many of the activities featured in the video have already been successfully implemented, with proven results.

Read our white paper on green competitiveness: https://bit.ly/4xcqJx7

04/06/2026

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://bit.ly/4vorMIH

04/06/2026

ITC partners with Equity Bank Kenya 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://bit.ly/4uMHFc0

03/06/2026

Two enterprises in Uganda are turning climate vulnerability into opportunity.

With our support, they have strengthened production systems, improved packaging, and expanded market opportunities, proving that sustainable agriculture and lasting livelihoods can go hand in hand.

This initiative is funded by the 한국국제협력단(Korea International Cooperation Agency).

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oaoMNM

02/06/2026

How can you unlock agricultural growth? Through value chain .

This is what ITC does in East Africa. It is a practical way to rethink how capital supports .

Intrigued? Our technical experts explain exactly how it works in the latest article. Check it out today: https://bit.ly/4nZjlkp