Trade is crucial for #LLDCs to bridge the gap from isolation to global markets.

International Trade Centre (ITC)'s Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton talks about how trade is a vital lifeline for #landlocked countries to access larger markets & spur economic growth.

Read here ➡️: buff.ly/4aTFsRM

Join us for two game-changing sessions with Visa:

1. Operational Efficiency: Explore financial sustainability & investment readiness strategies on April 30th.

2. The Future of E-commerce: Discover how to craft unforgettable customer experiences on May 30th.

Register here 👇

New data & indices have landed in the West African Competitiveness Observatory!

#DidYouKnow 🤔Côte d’Ivoire boosted its exports in recent years? Its export markets are 3 times more diversified than the African average.

Explore new features ➡️ bit.ly/3UlTBSb

Almost half of the respondents got it right!

The manufacturing industry experienced the highest growth compared to 2023, with a 5% increase. While agriculture, fisheries, & food industry saw a 3.2% rise, & minerals had an 11% decline.

Dive into details 👉bit.ly/443nCcE

📢 Last call for businesses, business support orgs, and NGOs.

If you empower Indigenous Peoples' economic development through int'l trade, you could be this year's #SmallBusinessChampion !

Find out how to apply and what to include in your application ⬇️

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Discover how to identify and compare emerging opportunities across #Africa with the African Trade Observatory.

It will provide real-time & reliable data, equipping you with trade intelligence on trends, opportunities & market access conditions.

Explore👉ato.africa/en/

Are you a #UK business looking to source horticulture products from #Rwanda ?

Apply by 21 April to join our 🇷🇼 trade mission: tinyurl.com/54ecspdb

African tech hubs showed remarkable fortitude during #COVID19 , through adaptability, unity & the implementation of #digitalization .

Our latest report, 'Tech Hubs in Africa,' delves into the pandemic's effects on them & their survival strategies🔗bit.ly/4d1kemB

Explore 100+ FREE courses on trade & related topics!

From export development to sustainability, entrepreneurship to market analysis, there's something for everyone at SME Trade Academy.

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Are you passionate about e-commerce? Join ecomConnect to:

🤝 Build connections with fellow businesses
🎓 Learn from experts and industry leaders
🔧 Access cutting-edge e-commerce tools
📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest in tech news

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For 30 years, the WTO has shown that sustainable development and trade-led growth can and must go hand in hand, and that the multilateral rules-based system is key for a better future. We congratulate them and look forward to our continued collaboration so trade can work for all.

Innovation in sustainable gardening has been taken to the next level with the SolarPonix Garden Tower!

This award-winning product enables the growth of herbs, vegetables, and even root vegetables like potatoes at home.

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With International Labour Organization we're aiming to boost small businesses competitiveness & ensure decent work conditions throughout a new project that will empower Lesotho's textile & clothing exports.

Learn more about this project 👉 bit.ly/3xw3uDM

Did you know global exports grew by 2.2% in Jan 2024 compared to Jan 2023?

The export growth of developing countries grew by 2.6% year-on-year in Jan 2024, compared to 2.2% for developed countries & -8.3% for LDCs.

Guess which industry grew the most compared to 1 year earlier⬇️

We asked women entrepreneurs from around the globe: “Have you ever bid for or won a government contract?”

Check out their responses and join our global campaign on gender-responsive public procurement ( #GRPP ).

Learn more: tinyurl.com/mv467t92

Hear from WTO economists on their #GlobalTradeOutlook for 2024 and 2025, and the factors influencing the trade rebound. Check out the key takeaways from the press conference. More details here: bit.ly/3xxofiF

🎯If you chose Nigeria, you're spot on!

#Nigeria leads with the highest number of ATMs per 100,000 adults at 94.6, surpassing the West African average of 40. Data as of 2020.

Explore Trade Map for a world of opportunities! Analyze markets, accessing:

📊 Comprehensive trade statistics
📈 Market performance indicators
⏳ Time series data from 2001

Empower your business with insights that drive growth & global success ➡️ bit.ly/3MKKh6c

Tune in for dynamic discussions on driving sustainable innovation & fostering collaboration at ECOSOC Youth Forum side event, Innovate & Lead: Skills for Youth to Drive Sustainable Change

🗓️April 17 🕐1:15-2:30 PM CST
📍UN Headquarters, NY

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Governments spend $13 trillion every year on public procurement – but just 1% goes to women-owned businesses.

Gender-responsive public procurement ( #GRPP ) means balancing out opportunities for men and women.

Join us and UN Women in our campaign: bit.ly/49PRiMy