Who we are

Our mission is to ensure that MSMEs benefit from trade by working with all stakeholders to embed sustainability and inclusiveness in value chains.

Our vision

Sustainability is defining future economic competitiveness. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) need solutions, leverage impactful partnerships and direct trade-related assistance to improve their sustainability performance and market access.

Our impact

We contribute towards eight Global Goals for sustainable development in the following ways.

Our focus:

  • Increased climate resilience and resulting security of food production and distribution
  • Efficient allocation of resources for food production through sustainable trade
SDG-2

Our focus

  • SMEs and other businesses complying with international sustainability standards promote good working conditions and avoid negative impacts on humans and the environment
  • Creation of economic opportunities through (international) demand for and dissemination of new products, technologies and services
SDG-8

Our focus

  • MSMEs become more competitive and use fewer resources by adopting sustainability practices

SDG-9

Our focus

  • Sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources due to efficient allocation of resources
  • Sustainable consumption and production is at the heart of sustainable trade
SDG-12

Our focus

  • Fast dissemination of environmental goods and services in relation to adaptation and mitigation of climate change
  • Enhanced knowledge and capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation and impact reduction
SDG-13

Our focus

  • Open and transparent value chains adhering to international sustainability standards help to strengthen institutions and promote workers rights and the rule of law

SDG-16

Our focus

  • Enhanced coordination and collaboration along international value chains, policy coordination and business environment

    Sharing of good practices and joint action through green trade and production

SDG-17

Our programmes

The Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Programme at the International Trade Centre (ITC) is a partnership-based programme which empowers and equips micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their sustainability performance for better efficiency and international competitiveness

The SheTrades programme Programme at the International Trade Centre (ITC) is a partnership-based programme which empowers and equips micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their sustainability performance for better efficiency and international competitiveness

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