International Trade Centre

22/08/2026

When land dries up, trade feels it.

Land degradation affects how economies function. From food and textiles to water and transport systems, many global value chains depend directly on healthy land.

Operating across land restoration, circular production, sustainable agriculture, and technology, these business leaders aspire to take their expertise to the global stage. At United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, ITC and G20 Global Land Initiative helped small businesses scale real solutions!

By engaging directly with policymakers, investors, and partners, they explored what helps restoration businesses grow, addressing where finance is still missing, and unlocking pathways to reach new markets.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c2RpHO

21/08/2026

New pathways are opening for young entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone’s digital economy.

From learning digital skills and building an online presence to connecting with customers and investors, they are turning digital opportunities into new possibilities for growth.

With our support, 50 young people and 50 small businesses recently graduated from digital skills and e-commerce programmes, taking their next steps towards online work, reaching new customers and growing their businesses.

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

➡️ Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3UM4iQs

20/08/2026

Looking to scale your textile business?

Our Global Textile Academy is your official learning hub for professionals and enthusiasts across the natural fibres, textiles, and clothing sector. This tool enables you to increase your knowledge from fibres to clothing through our e-library of training materials, enhance sector-specific skills through e-learning courses, and interact with a global community of peer-learners and industry experts.

Use our tool for free here: https://bit.ly/4wxQO8N

20/08/2026

In a competitive global textile market, strengthening internal capabilities can build long-term resilience.

For Tunisian textile maker SIMOTEX, that meant investing in leadership, workforce development and continuous improvement to strengthen its operations and performance.

With our support, companies can access technical expertise, industry knowledge and peer learning to strengthen productivity, quality management and digitalization.

As Tunisia’s textile sector fights for its place in global markets, SIMOTEX is making the case that competitiveness starts with people.

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

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4zLqw5x

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

Education opens doors and everyone deserves access. 🌍

At ITC, we’re dedicated to empowering learners worldwide with tools and knowledge to succeed in . From identifying market opportunities to making informed decisions, we’re here to support your journey.

Start today 👉 https://bit.ly/3PQZiUY

17/08/2026

Women are central to Ghana's coffee sector, yet many still face barriers to land, finance, training and decision-making.

A new women-led platform is helping bring together farmers, processors, traders, roasters, exporters and baristas across the coffee value chain, while connecting Ghanaian women in coffee to opportunities for peer learning, international visibility and market linkages.

With our support, these women stepped onto the global stage where markets, partnerships and recognition are made.

This initiative is funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wZI4c9

17/08/2026

🇺🇬 Ugandan women crafters: The CREATE webinar series has so far covered how to build a customer profile, how to gather real data about your buyers, and how to choose the market segment your crafts are for.

This coming Thursday, 20 August, is the last stop before our finale. We take stock of everything we've learned and open the floor for an in-depth Q&A. If you followed the series, this is where the pieces come together. Come with your questions and put them to our expert, live.

The series is open to those in Uganda: artisans, women-led businesses, cooperatives, informal and home-based producers, and others in the craft sector. Rural women, refugee youth and women with disabilities are especially encouraged to register. Business support organisations, TVETs and community-based organisations are welcome to share this with their networks.

🔗 Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/CREATEST3

Know a Ugandan woman in who would benefit from this? Share it with her.

Participation is free. All registration information is kept confidential and used only for programme purposes.

This initiative is implemented by International Trade Centre and BAYIMBA Foundation in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

14/08/2026

As coffee competition grows, buyers want authenticity and meaningful stories. We provided technical support and led market research in several European countries and Uganda to help shape a single, compelling identity: "Uganda Coffee: It's in Our Nature" to help local exporters connect with new international buyers.

Together, with Muhooza’s ministry, we have helped transform branding into a practical tool for trade promotion, competitiveness and value creation.

The EU–EAC MARKUP II is funded by the EU as part of Global Gateway and implemented by ITC, EAC Secretariat and national partners.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bNJ8r6

13/08/2026

West Africa is home to vibrant economies and massive trade potential.

The West Africa Competitiveness (WACOMP) Observatory simplifies regional trade by bringing actionable market intelligence and direct partner connections into one place. By fostering collaboration across the region, the platform helps drive greater economic competitiveness and prosperity across the region.

The best part, 100% free.

Explore it now: https://bit.ly/3UlTBSb