Leaders representing twenty-six African countries have signed an agreement to launch a free-trade zone spanning the length of the continent. Read more »
Nearly 80 percent of American companies surveyed by two human rights groups failed to meet a U.S. rule requiring they monitor whether their products contain minerals from conflict ... Read more »
It is frequently said that investing in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. It is less well appreciated that entering the U.S. market is not for the faint-hearted either, ... Read more »
By a quirk of apartheid history, the Southern African Currency Union transfers the lion's share of customs revenue to Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, writes Alexander ... Read more »
The African Growth and Opportunity Act, the U.S. trade pact known as AGOA, is set to expire on September 30. With the renewal process moving slowly, the uncertainty could ... Read more »
Five of the top ten arms-exporting nations have already ratified the treaty that comes into effect On 24 December 2014, to regulate the global trade in arms and ammunition. Read more »
With support from ITC, Senegal launched a project to boost the productivity, processing capacity and export market diversification of its mango industry. The project is Senegal's ... Read more »
The International Trade Centre (ITC) focuses the delivery of its aid for trade by helping to enhance the international competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). ... Read more »
The move is aimed at curbing unofficial routes used to import the commodity. Read more »
ITC hosted events for seven Zambian women weavers, who participated in back-to-back events in Nairobi, Kenya, showcasing their products, learning new production and business ... Read more »
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