International Trade Centre (ITC)
1. In the past year, has the governing body of your organization taken any decisions to advance sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and ensure that no one is left behind? If yes, please briefly mention these decisions taken by your governing body in 2024 and provide the respective symbols.
In 2024, ITC continued its focus on advancing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions to support the 2030 Agenda, in line with its mandates, the programme plan approved by its parent organizations, the UN and the WTO, and being guided by the current Strategic plan 2022-25. ITC continued its contribution to inclusion, sustainability and prosperity through its work in five key impact areas: Sustainable and resilient value chains, Inclusive trade, Green trade, Digital Trade, Regional integration and South-South trade. Key advancements included the development and further scaling of specific sub-strategies aimed at mainstreaming the priority intervention areas: the Green Moonshot, Gender Moonshot, Youth Moonshot and Digital moonshot. At ITC, moonshots represent bold solutions to confront the challenges experienced by small businesses in developing countries, to participate in global trade. The moonshots raised ambition for gender, youth, digital connectivity and green trade, aligned to the strategic plan, and grounded in ITC’s core expertise of delivering trade related technical assistance.
The Green Moonshot targets reducing emissions and encourages MSMEs to adopt eco-friendly practices, supporting resilience and inclusivity through tools such as the Green Performance Toolkit to help MSMEs transition to environmentally friendly practices, addressing climate action and sustainable trade.
Digital connectivity is increasingly recognized as a driver of any economy and participating in digital trade brings tangible social and economic benefits including new trade revenues, new jobs, and new investments. The Digital moonshot engages with small businesses and policymakers in developing countries with a goal is to connect 20,000 small businesses by 2025, improving their capacity for digital trade.
The Gender moonshot is focused on actions that help closing the global gender gap, widened by multiple crises, that is reversing progress on poverty reduction, including by removing barriers that women-led businesses face in access to finance, public procurement, market information, digital tools and professional networks.
The Youth moonshot is empowering youth in achieving economic independence through development and trade – and related upskilling – thus contributing to poverty reduction and income increase of youth entrepreneurs.
2. During 2024, what actions have your entities taken to improve coordination among UN system entities across policy and normative activities as well as with ECOSOC subsidiary bodies with a view to increase impact and accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda? Please provide any relevant links.
At the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, young leaders from around the globe came together to discuss strategies for accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ITC led a side event titled "Innovate and Lead: Skills for Youth to Drive Sustainable Change" in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations. The event aimed to equip youth with the skills and insights necessary to lead sustainable transformations within their communities and beyond, empowering them as key drivers of change in support of the 2030 Agenda.
ITC continued its engagement with UN partners by participating in several UN system-wide groups, such as the Inter-Agency Working Groups for countries in special situations (LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS). ITC also strengthened collaboration with key UN partners, including the sustainable development and climate action teams of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General as well as the newly established UN Youth Office, UNDESA, ILO, and UN Global Compact. (CCITF report Jan-June 2024, pg 32)
3. In the past year, has your organization organized any intergovernmentally mandated conferences, forums or events that contributed to the achievement of the SDGs, or has been in the process of planning and organizing any such mandated events to be held next year?
Event Name | WTO-ITC SheTrades Summit |
Event Dates | 24-25 February |
Event Location (City, Country) | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Relevant SDGs | 5, 8 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The SheTrades Summit, hosted by the International Trade Centre, aims to empower women in international trade by fostering a global network of female entrepreneurs and leaders. The event contributes to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), by addressing barriers women face in business and promoting inclusive trade practices. Key outcomes include strengthened business partnerships, increased visibility of women-owned enterprises, and enhanced opportunities for women to participate in the global economy. |
Website (if applicable) | https://www.intracen.org/news-and-events/events/wto-itc-high-level-event-on-women-and-trade |
Event Name | ITC Trade Strategy Forum (TSF) 2024 |
Event Dates | 14-15 March 24 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | 8, 12, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The second edition of Trade Strategy Forum (TSF) on “First Imperative: A support network that works” was organized by ITC on 14-15 March in Geneva. The focus of this year was on trade and investment support institutions and their coordination. The forum featured nine structured discussions, engaging over 45 practitioners representing governments, private sector, academia from countries across geography. TSF followed a hands-on, pragmatic approach to challenges, and adopted an interactive, debate-style format. |
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Event Name | ITC Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Forum |
Event Dates | 12 September 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Bern, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | 8, 12, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | Co-organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the event focused on supporting small businesses in addressing sustainability challenges amid shifting geopolitical and regulatory contexts. Stakeholders from various sectors, including policymakers, private companies, and sustainability standard groups, gathered to discuss solutions for fostering more sustainable global supply chains.
One of the main outcomes of the forum was the launch of the Call to Action: 'Uniting Sustainable Actions,' which aims to drive collaborative efforts across businesses and other key actors to promote sustainable trade practices. The forum also highlighted the importance of digital transparency, private sector engagement, and global public goods in achieving sustainability goals. |
Website (if applicable) | https://intracen.org/news-and-events/events/trade-for-sustainable-development-t4sd-forum-2024 |
Event Name | 11th Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2024 (with ADB and UN ESCAP) |
Event Dates | 4 April 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
Relevant SDGs | 8, 9, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The 11th Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum (APTFF) aims to strengthen trade facilitation and enhance regional collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region. The event focuses on accelerating trade digitalization to improve cross-border trade processes, with key outcomes including policy recommendations and partnerships to support digital transformation.
The side event, ‘National Trade Facilitation Committees' (NTFC) Role in the Digitalization of Trade,’ highlighted NTFCs' pivotal role in integrating digital tools to streamline trade procedures and promote inclusivity, fostering more efficient and transparent global trade systems |
Website (if applicable) | ITC at 11th Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum | ITC (intracen.org) |
Event Name | 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women |
Event Dates | March 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | New York City, USA |
Relevant SDGs | 5, 8, 10, 12, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The event focused on the theme “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.” This session brought together government officials, civil society organizations, and activists to discuss policy solutions aimed at combating gender inequality and alleviating women’s poverty, with an emphasis on institutional reforms and gender-responsive financing.
A key outcome of the event was the launch of the Gender Responsive Public Procurement (GRPP) campaign, in collaboration with UN Women, which encourages governments and institutions to incorporate gender equality principles in their procurement processes. This initiative aims to increase women's participation in public procurement markets by reducing barriers and implementing equitable practices. The campaign is seen as a significant step toward creating economic opportunities for women-owned businesses and advancing gender equality in public sectors. |
Website (if applicable) | ITC-UN Women: Global Campaign on Gender-Responsive Public Procurement | ITC (intracen.org) |
Event Name | WSIS 2024 (Contribution to a session) |
Event Dates | 27-31 May 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | 5, 8, 9 10, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The event brought together global stakeholders to foster digital cooperation and promote sustainable development through information and communication technologies (ICTs).
The summit focused on bridging the digital divide and ensuring technology's benefits reach all communities. It included high-level discussions on digital inclusion, the role of ICTs in economic development, and digital governance frameworks.
The main outcome was the reinforcement of the Global Digital Compact (GDC), emphasizing equitable access to digital tools and internet services, especially for underserved regions. The forum encouraged multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure that ICTs support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of education, industry, and innovation.
ITC held a joint session on ‘E-business and the Global Digital Compact,’ which highlighted the importance of integrating e-business strategies into global digital governance frameworks. It focused on how digital economies, particularly for SMEs, can contribute to cross-border trade, enhance inclusivity, and create equitable digital marketplaces. Discussions also covered the role of e-business in promoting sustainable economic development and reducing digital inequality. |
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Event Name | 7th UNCTAD BioTrade Congress (contribution to a session) |
Event Dates | 25-26 March 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Relevant SDGs | 8, 12, 13, 17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | The event focused on the intersection of trade and biodiversity under the theme “Global Governance for Trade and Biodiversity.” It aimed to foster discussions on how sustainable trade can promote biodiversity conservation while supporting economic growth. The congress brought together experts and stakeholders from around the world to explore innovative ways to integrate biodiversity into trade policies and processes. One of the main outcomes was the emphasis on strengthening the value chains for biodiversity-based products, such as sea moss and sargassum, particularly for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The ITC-organized session, titled “Socio-bioeconomy and Trade: Contributions for a Just Transition,” delved into how socio-bioeconomic approaches and trade can support just transition pathways, helping communities adapt to greener and more inclusive economies. Key discussions focused on how sustainable trade practices could be aligned with socio-bioeconomic principles to create equitable economic opportunities, especially in developing countries. |
Website (if applicable) | 7th BioTrade Congress: Global governance for trade and biodiversity | UNCTAD |
Event Name | 3rd Global Forum for National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) at the Global Supply Chain Forum (contribution to a forum session) |
Event Dates | 22 May 2024 |
Event Location (City, Country) | Bridgetown, Barbados |
Relevant SDGs | 8,9,17 |
Description (max 150 words): please include a short summary of the event’s mandate and contributions to the SDGs, including its main outcome(s) | Co-organized the 3rd Global Forum for National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) at the Global Supply Chain Forum in Barbados, where ITC led one session titled ‘Inclusivity in Trade Facilitation: The Role of NTFCs’ and contributed as speaker in several other sessions. The main outcome was the adoption of concrete measures that bolster trade facilitation through collaboration and the inclusion of marginalized groups.
The ITC-led session on Inclusivity in Trade Facilitation emphasized the critical role of NTFCs in ensuring inclusive trade facilitation. It discussed ways to integrate gender, youth, and MSMEs into trade policies, aiming to make trade processes more accessible. This session particularly highlighted NTFCs' role in promoting inclusivity, transparency, and support for underrepresented groups in trade, enhancing their ability to compete internationally. |
Website (if applicable) | Third Global Forum for National Trade Facilitation Committees (Opening Session) | UNCTAD |
4. In the past year, has your organization published or planned to publish any analytical work, guidance or reference materials, or toolkits to guide and support the implementation of SDGs at national, regional and global levels? Please select up to three to highlight, especially those that address interlinkages among the SDGs.
Resource Name | SME Competitiveness Outlook |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 8, 16, 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | ITC |
Target audience | UN agencies, policymakers, small businesses, national authorities, statistical offices, civil society, academia and media |
Description (max 150 words) | The SME Competitiveness Survey (SMECS) assesses the strengths and weaknesses of enterprises in a given country, in a clear and accessible way, shedding light on opportunities to increase sales at home and abroad, now and in the future.
Decision makers often lack the data and analysis to identify what constraints small firms face and what opportunities are available to boost their performance in domestic and international markets.
The ITC SME Competitiveness Outlook (SMECO) fills this gap, providing decisionmakers at all levels with targeted data and analysis to support the competitiveness of small businesses.
The report, published annually since 2015, provides in-depth analysis on a topic related to the competitiveness of small businesses. Examples include the contribution of SMEs to inclusive growth, their participation in regional value chains, their role in the green recovery, and their challenges when operating in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Data and insights produced by this project feed into numerous UN publications, including the annual Finance for Sustainable Development Report and associated events, UNDESA policy papers, and the UN High Level Political Forum Thematic Reviews of the SDGs. |
Language(s) | English |
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Resource Name | ITC Sustainability Gateway |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 5, 8, 12, 13 |
Publishing entity/entities | ITC |
Target audience | MSMEs, Business Support Organizations, Policymakers, Global Brands |
Description (max 150 words) | The ITC Sustainability Gateway is an online platform designed to help businesses improve their sustainability practices and promote transparency in global supply chains. It provides tools like the Sustainability Map, which helps users access information on sustainability standards, improve product traceability, and increase business opportunities. The platform supports MSMEs, policymakers, and global brands by providing resources to adopt sustainable trade practices and environmental, social, and gender-related goals. |
Language(s) | English |
Website (if applicable) |
Resource Name | World Tariff Profiles |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 8, 17 |
Publishing entity/entities | ITC / UNCTAD / WTO |
Target audience | Policymakers, Economists, Business Leaders, Academia, International Organizations and Development Agencies |
Description (max 150 words) | The World Tariff Profiles is a joint publication of the WTO, ITC and UNCTAD devoted to market access for goods. This statistical yearbook contains a comprehensive compilation of the main tariff parameters for each of the 164 WTO members plus other countries and customs territories where data is available. Each tariff profile presents information on tariffs imposed by each economy on its imports complemented with an analysis of the market access conditions it faces in its major export markets. |
Language(s) | English |
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5. The United Nations has defined six key transitions, or transformative entry points, that can have catalytic and multiplier effects across the SDGs and which have been guiding the UN development system work since the 2023 SDG Summit. In the past year, how has your organization contributed to these transformative actions and how various actors are being rallied behind them to mobilize further leadership and investment to bring progress to scale? Please provide any relevant links.
Food systems: In the area of quality standards, ITC’s Quality for Trade initiative provided extensive training for MSMEs, equipping businesses with knowledge in food safety, technical compliance, and international trade regulations. (CCITF report Jan-Jun 2024, p. 19-20). The Quality for Trade initiative also harvests partnerships with Quality and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) institutions, enabling improvements in testing, compliance, and market access. The initiative’s efforts were showcased through the mapping of multiple product-market technical requirements and the sharing of success stories on ITC’s Quality 4 Trade platform, continuing the efforts to demonstrate the real-world impact of these partnerships on MSMEs and national institutions. This includes work in Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uzbekistan. (CCITF, pg 19-20)
Through the Refugees Empowerment through Markets Initiative (REMI), partnerships with local and international bodies were crucial, mobilizing resources to expand this work into conflict-affected areas. (CCITF p. 21) The Digital Moonshot initiative also increased digital entrepreneurship opportunities by offering training programs and platforms like ecomConnect. Collaborations with private sector giants such as Microsoft and Alibaba have helped MSMEs leverage technology for growth. (CCITF p. 23)
Energy access and affordability
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Digital connectivity
ITC made notable contributions to expanding digital connectivity for MSMEs, promoting digital entrepreneurship, and mobilizing investments. Through partnerships, ITC helped establish Digital Trade Hubs in Zambia and Kenya, offering tailored e-commerce training and in-person advisory services. Platforms like ecomConnect and Benchmarking for Trade expanded digital trade opportunities, while workshops and the Digital Freelance Launch Pad course equipped entrepreneurs with digital skills, leading to employment. By collaborating with major partners like Alibaba and Microsoft, and engaging at global forums like the WTO Ministerial Conference, ITC continues to rally stakeholders to scale progress. (CCITF report Jan-June 2024, p. 23)
Education
ITC impacts on education and capacity building included specifically targeting transformative actions in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), youth, refugees, and farmers. The Youth and Trade Initiative expanded its Global Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) to support young entrepreneurs globally, with a special focus on digital and sustainable business models. ITC also organized masterclasses and policy dialogues aimed at empowering youth and fostering their participation in the global economy. The initiative received hundreds of applications from over 100 countries, supporting young ecopreneurs through tailored bootcamps, mentorship, and culminating by the Youth Ecopreneur Awards.
Jobs and social protection
ITC's work supporting jobs has included initiatives like the Refugees Empowerment through Markets Initiative (REMI) as well as NTV V Agribusiness and Alliances for Action projects in the Caribbean, Ethiopia and Ghana. REMI focuses on improving market access and creating income opportunities for refugees and host communities in areas such as Kakuma (Kenya) and Rwanda. Meanwhile, the NTF V Agribusiness and Alliance for Action projects in Ethiopia and Ghana aim to enhance the livelihoods of coffee and cocoa farmers, contributing to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). These projects focus on creating sustainable, resilient, and inclusive value chain alliances, generating additional trade and investment for MSMEs and farmers in the coffee and cocoa sectors.
The expected outcomes include stronger value chains that integrate cooperatives, social enterprises, MSMEs, industry associations, and government agencies, ensuring that beneficiaries receive practical support to meet sustainability standards and improve their competitiveness. By fostering these alliances, ITC facilitates a just transition for agribusiness, promoting sustainable trade and investment while improving the livelihoods of farmers and small businesses.
Climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution
ITC has made transformative contributions to to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through multiple initiatives. The Green Moonshot continues to push for environmental mainstreaming in MSMEs by integrating their perspectives into global climate action plans, notably via Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 3.0 under the UN Climate Promise 2025. ITC’s Standards Map, with enhanced AI tools, and the Green Performance Toolkit further equip MSMEs with the means to adopt sustainable practices and meet international standards, contributing to biodiversity protection and climate resilience.
Another notable initiative is ITC’s work on deforestation-free global value chains, launched at the WTO’s Trade and Sustainability Hub. This program offers resources for businesses to comply with EU regulations on sustainable trade products, enhancing efforts to reduce pollution and biodiversity loss. ITC has also piloted methodologies in African countries, helping them align domestic policies with EU sustainability regulations.
6. Please provide strategies (policies, guidance, plan) and/or collective actions taken to implement the 2024 Ministerial Declaration of the Economic and Social Council and the high-level political forum on sustainable development convened under the auspices of the Council. Please note any challenges foreseen and provide any relevant links.
1. Promotion of Inclusive and Sustainable Trade:
ITC works with local governments, business support organizations (BSOs), and the private sector to increase MSMEs’ access to international markets. This includes ITC SheTrades Initiative, Youth Ecopreneurship Initiatives, and increasingly, work with Refugees, and ITC’s Alliances for Action initiative.
2. Advancing Climate Action and Green Trade:
ITC contributes to building sustainable and resilient value chains by supporting green trade, including through guidance to MSMEs on meeting sustainability standards, circular economy or climate resilience. ITC operates the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Hub, which supports businesses in adopting sustainable practices.
3. Enhancing Digital Trade and Innovation:
ITC offers e-learning tools through the SME Trade Academy to help businesses improve their digital literacy and engage in e-commerce. ITC’s eComConnect Hubs that support startups and tech entrepreneurs in developing countries. Challenges include digital infrastructure and limited internet access, especially in LDCs and conflict-affected regions.
4. Fostering Regional Integration and South-South Trade:
Through initiatives like ASEAN: SCOPE, WACOMP and One Trade Africa ITC is helping businesses become more competitive and working to connect them with opportunities arising from the regional markets (ASEAN, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
5. Support for Conflict-Affected and Vulnerable Countries:
ITC’s support to vulnerable countries aims to rebuild trade capacity, including in South Sudan, Iraq, and Ukraine, where geo-political instabilities create operational difficulties and hinder trade development efforts.
6. Empowering Women, Youth, and Vulnerable Groups:
ITC emphasizes gender equality, youth empowerment, and inclusion of vulnerable groups as key components of its strategy. The SheTrades, Youth and Trade and REMI initiatives focus on reducing inequalities and improving access to trade for the LNOB groups.
7. What collective efforts is your entity undertaking to support countries in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in the areas of Goal 3 (Good health and well-being), Goal 5 (Gender equality) Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth), Goal 14 (Life below water] and Goal 17 (Partnerships], which will go under in-depth review at the HLPF in 2025? Please note any achievements, challenges and gaps and provide any relevant links related to those projects.
On SDG 5, Gender equality : ITC’s SheTrades initiative significantly contributes to SDG 5 by empowering women entrepreneurs globally. facilitating their participation in international trade. Through partnerships with governments, businesses, and trade organizations, SheTrades fosters inclusive trade ecosystems, offering women training, mentorship, and access to networks.
Success stories include Rwanda, where women-led MSMEs secured over $1 million in business deals, and the launch of the the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, aimed at helping women-led businesses leverage digitalization to unlock new markets.
ITC’s contribution to SDG 8 is in the core of ITC’s work – as in the Agenda 2030, trade is seen as the engine for sustainable growth. Among examples of increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs, The ASEAN: Sustainable Connectivity Package, West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) or ITC’s One Trade Africa initiatives are designed to make key contributions to SDG 8 by improving the competitiveness of developing countries’ MSMEs. For example, in WACOMP, 78% of the targeted enterprises transacting at regional and international levels, the project facilitated better business decision-making for enterprises through training and capacity-building. ITC focused on supporting women-owned enterprises, helping them improve their competitiveness and business decisions, fostering growth and regional trade. A success story from Togo and Nigeria involves SMEs enhancing their business decisions and market access after receiving training through the Competitiveness Observatory.
ITC’s Pakistan GRASP project enhanced multiple agribusiness value chains, including through fostering climate-smart practices,helping MSMEs access to finance and building MSME capacity in the livestock and horticulture sectors in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Through its efforts, GRASP supported SMEs and smallholders in securing financial resources and facilitated business growth through training in areas such as business management and market outreach.
ITC’s key contribution to Goal 17 (Partnerships) is the mobilization of public and private partners that extend services to MSMEs, including through our Global Public Goods, and advocacy that increase transparency on MSMEs, trade and market conditions, and provide a basis for business and development action, for example through the Alliances for Action initiative. Alliances for Action (A4A) aims to transform agricultural value chains and promote sustainable food production by honoring the value that smallholder farmers and SMEs contribute to agri-food value chains. A4A aims not only to improve stakeholders’ financial wellbeing, but also to promote equity, sustainability, and inclusion throughout these food systems.
ITC also supports South-South trade and investment and promotes regional economic integration through a variety of projects. The EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) and One Trade Africa are key initiatives led by ITC that also contribute to SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering collaboration and strengthening regional trade capacities across Africa.
8. If your organization has been part of any initiatives or multi-stakeholder partnerships in the past year that support these goals, please copy the below table to fill out for each initiative/partnership.
Initiative/Partnership Name | WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC, WTO |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 5, 8 |
Member States benefiting from it | Global |
Description (max 150 words) | ITC’s SheTrades Summit was held alongside the WTO-ITC High-Level Event on Women and Trade MC13 in Abu Dhabi and culminated in the launch of the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, $50 million global fund supporting women to tap into opportunities in international trade and the digital economy on the sidelines of the 13th Ministerial Conference taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund will help women-led businesses and women entrepreneurs in developing countries and least-developed countries adopt digital technologies and expand the online presence of their enterprises. |
Website | WTO, ITC launch $50 million global fund for women exporters in the digital economy | ITC |
Initiative/Partnership Name | ITC and Alibaba Partnership to Strengthen Cooperation Across Digital Connectivity and Trade |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC, Alibaba |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 8 |
Member States benefiting from it | Global |
Description (max 150 words) | The goal of the partnership is to help MSMEs in developing countries improve their international market competitiveness, better utilize e-commerce platform opportunities and achieve sustainable development, through the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), China International Import Expo (CIIE) and other relevant platforms |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | ITC and Microsoft for Digital connectivity and trade (Switch ON) |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC and Microsoft |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 4, 8, 9, 10, 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Global |
Description (max 150 words) | ITC partners with Microsoft to skill MSMEs in areas of digital literacy, business and e-commerce. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Strengthening agri-food trade in ECOWAS the region through institutional coordination and business support in 2024-2028 i-food trade in the region through institutional coordination and business support |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC and ECOWAS |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 2, 5, 8, 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | ECOWAS |
Description (max 150 words) | Provide the framework for cooperation between ECOWAS and ITC to strengthen agri-food trade in the region through institutional coordination and business support |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Joint declaration between ITC, UNIDO, WTO, ITFC, AFC |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC, UNIDO, WTO, ITFC and AFC |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 5, 8 , 17 |
Member States benefiting from it | Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire |
Description (max 150 words) | Joint declaration between ITC, UNIDO, WTO, ITFC, AFC to enhance the integration of the C4+ countries into international textile and apparel value chains, in the framework of the Cotton Value Chain for West and Central Africa initiative. |
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Initiative/Partnership Name | Piloting Innovative alliances to address root causes of Child labour in supply chains in 2024-2026 |
Partners (please list all partners) | ITC and International Labour Organization (ILO) |
Relevant SDGs (list all relevant goals) | 8 |
Member States benefiting from it | Uganda, DRC, Honduras, Vietnam, |
Description (max 150 words) | The "Ending child labour in supply chains: Addressing the root causes of child labour in supply chains through an area-based approach" (CLEAR Supply Chains) project, co-funded by the European Union, brings together the International Labour Organization (ILO) as the leading UN agency, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to address jointly the root causes of child labour, with a primarily focus on the coffee supply chain, and to leverage existing efforts in the minerals supply chain, particularly in cobalt. |
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