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😎 We are a vibrant organization full of talented people covering the full spectrum of #SmallBusiness development and internationalization. See what's happening #ThisWeekAtITC and join the conversation!

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Executive Director @CokeHamilton is in Baghdad this week to strengthen partnerships and unlock small business potential in #Iraq. We are working with government leaders, industry partners, and local entrepreneurs in Baghdad to drive trade-led recovery and sustainable growth. Our work in Iraq: bit.ly/4BsFWfC
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💼 Interested in working at @ITCnews? Applications remain open for the 2027 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships. 🗓️ Deadline: 20 November 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/46IcFxW #MIFFellows Image: MHM55 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Two days. Eleven sessions. One question: how do we make trade work for small businesses? Join ITC at the 2026 #Aid4Trade Global Review at the WTO, 29-30 October. Don’t miss: 🔹AI toolkit for women-led businesses 🔹Trade Map and ITC’s market analysis tools in action 🔹Responsible critical minerals for Africa’s battery value chains 🔹Global Trade Helpdesk clinic 🔹Sustainable and inclusive trade and more... See all our sessions and register: bit.ly/4dtJDrf
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It was an honour to meet you @EUAmbIraq and to discuss the enormous opportunities for economic development in Iraq. I look forward to our continued work together.
🇪🇺 🇮🇶 Klemens Semtner@EUAmbIraqOct 27
Good to exchange views with the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre during her visit to Iraq for the Iraq National Trade Forum. We shared an aligned view on the importance of strengthening trade & investment opportunities & supporting Iraq’s economic development.
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🇪🇺 🇮🇶 Klemens Semtner@EUAmbIraqOct 27
Good to exchange views with the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre during her visit to Iraq for the Iraq National Trade Forum. We shared an aligned view on the importance of strengthening trade & investment opportunities & supporting Iraq’s economic development.
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At the #Iraq National Trade & Investment Forum 2026 in Baghdad, Executive Director @CokeHamilton and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein @Iraqimofa focused on scaling up real support for small businesses: 🌱 Expanding our agribusiness work to help more farmers and food processors upgrade and reach new buyers 🌍 Backing Iraq’s #WTO accession to open global markets for local exporters 💼 Building a stronger private sector to diversify the economy and create lasting jobs
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We brought 25 agri-food businesses from across Africa to the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali! In partnership with the @AfCFTA, we helped them connect with buyers, pitched to investors, and showcased value-added products ready for regional and international markets. This initiative is funded by the European Union and the @PressACP. Learn more: bit.ly/47ZSoWV
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In Trinidad, seven sisters transformed family hospitality into Café Mariposa Gardens, the Caribbean's most distinctive cocoa and agri-tourism business. We are helping local producers digitalize operations and capture local value from fine cocoa. This initiative is funded by the EU and OACPS. ➡️ bit.ly/3WLwQuq
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We’ve signed a memorandum of understanding with South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to help South African businesses expand into regional and international markets. We’ll work together to strengthen small businesses’ competitiveness and export readiness through training, advisory services and trade development programmes. Learn more: bit.ly/4iGf18E
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Jordanian food producers supported by ITC joined a trade show to met British distributors, wholesalers and food-service buyers, opening 144 business conversations and an expected $500,000 in sales. This initiative is funded by the UK government. ➡️ bit.ly/3WH8Zfq
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Eswatini's entrepreneurs make products good enough for regional markets, but need direct exposure to buyer demand. We supported eight local small businesses to meet buyers, adapt their packaging, and align with regional standards. This initiative is funded by the European Union. ➡️ bit.ly/4icqzzf
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We helped seven small Albanian producers court international buyers at @sial_paris! Exhibiting under a shared banner, local producers of extra virgin olive oil and medicinal herbs connected with global buyers after improving food safety, quality standards, and premium branding. This initiative is funded by @SECO_CH . Learn more: bit.ly/3VPuBWR
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Working together is key to success in addressing the complexities of #deforestation-free value chains. In this final #TradeForum contribution, discover how ITC works with partners to help producers, governments & buyers boost deforestation-free trade. ➡️ bit.ly/47uaEY6
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We helped Zimbabwean growers line up more than $6 million in potential sales! British buyers saw massive sales potential while touring Zimbabwean farms, a confidence quickly validated at a major Madrid trade fair. Now, Zimbabwe's fresh produce industry is eyeing global markets. This initiative is funded by the UK government. Learn more: bit.ly/47CPze3
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#TradeForum talked with Alexander Döring & Anton van den Brink of #FEFAC to understand how deforestation-free trade is changing the feed industry. Most #soy sourcing is “deforestation-free”; independent benchmarking gives the private sector credibility. Read the full interview here:bit.ly/3U1rg6p
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In Swahili, Kikwetu means “our culture, our style.” For Jack Melly, it means chemical-free coffee. KiQwetu Coffee Estate is Kenya’s first #organically certified #coffee farm, transformed from barren land into a lush coffee estate.#TradeForum bit.ly/3TTYhl0
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We are helping small businesses turn the green transition into a competitive advantage! We brought 32 manufacturers, industry associations, and institutional partners from six countries to Spain to learn about textile recycling, cleaner production, and new EU market rules. This programme is funded by @SECO_CH, @Sida, and @AECID_es. Learn more:bit.ly/4jwRLLm
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In our final #TradeForum Expert View, key stakeholders in the #EUDR process share whether the Regulation, due to apply by the end of 2026, will lead to shifts in trade patterns. Here’s what they say: bit.ly/3TNOBIL
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Competitive #deforestation-free value chains in developing countries need the right policy ecosystem. Policymakers should strategically review their trade and investment policies. Read more in our new #TradeForum: bit.ly/4A460fN
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How does a 120-year-old family cocoa forest survive a changing climate? Discover how Finca Tierra Negra in the Dominican Republic uses agroecological practices across 30 hectares to restore soils, protect water and turn cocoa trees into a viable source of income. Read more: bit.ly/3VZ33y7
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