Podcasts about international trade centre itc

In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we dive into the transformative potential of SMEs in driving climate action and fostering green value chains. Vanessa Enogbogbo, a key leader at the International Trade Centre (ITC), shares her insights on how small businesses in the Global South can navigate international trade, overcome barriers, and lead the sustainability revolution. "Small businesses can make a huge contribution to achieving climate goals if they are empowered to take action." — Vanessa Erogbogbo Join us as we explore the challenges, opportunities, and the pivotal role that women entrepreneurs and SMEs play in the green transition, turning global trade into a force for good.

Ieri, durante la World Coffee Conference promossa da International Coffee Organization (ICO) e organizzata in collaborazione con il Governo Indiano e il Coffee Board, a Bangalore, in India, è stata annunciata la nascita del Center for Circular Economy in Coffee: la prima piattaforma precompetitiva globale che mira ad accelerare la transizione sostenibile nella filiera del caffè, valorizzando i propri principi, sostenendo l'innovazione e sviluppando le buone pratiche dell'economia circolare in questa industria a livello globale. Il Centro è promosso e supportato da una rete globale di partner: Fondazione Giuseppe Pericle Lavazza, Politecnico di Torino, Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo in Italia, International Coffee Organization (ICO), International Trade Centre (ITC) e United Nation Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

On this episode, Kellie and Belén chat with Johanna Hill, the TradeExperettes Outreach Director, about the TE “10 Quick Wins for Digital Trade” Report that is part of TE's Digital Trade Year and was launched in September 2022, in Geneva, during the WTO Public Forum. It also includes valuable inputs from some of the experts that contributed to the report: Marion Jensen, Director, Trade and Agriculture Directorate, at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Eunice Huang, Head of Asia-Pacific Trade Policy at Google, and Anna Jankowska-Eriksson, Market Analyst at the International Trade Centre (ITC). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradeexperettes/message

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to the the Deputy Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), which is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, Ms Dorothy Tembo. She shares pivotal moments in her career and life, that have charted her path from Zambia to Switzerland. We discuss some of the core goals of the ITC, which works towards creating ‘trade impact for good', and highlight some of the ITC's initiatives in relation to women in Africa. For example the SheTrades initiative has connected three million women to market, and continues to expand its hubs into different countries.  We remark on evolving culture and tradition to progress gender equality and women's empowerment. Tune in for more.

Despite its expansion, Africa's contribution to global and intra-regional trade remains relatively low. Many scholars and researchers attribute low levels of intra-African trade to the fact that many cross-border trade flows are unrecorded. How far are we, as ordinary citizens, from being able to understand the deeper meaning and cultural embeddedness of informal cross-border trade, in a way that goes beyond the notion of “smugglers” as mere criminals? Is there really a need to formalize this type of trade, when it is such an integral part of the lives of those who live in the borderlands?  To answer these questions we have invited Dr. Thomas Hüsken, Associate Professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bayreuth, who talks about how the phenomenon of informal cross-border trade is interlinked with culture. This podcast is provided by the International Trade Centre (ITC) for information purposes only. Reference to any specific product, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by ITC. Information or opinions provided by guests in this podcast are based on their own experiences and knowledge and can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of, or endorsement by, ITC. Views expressed in this podcast are those of the authors and do not necessarily coincide with those of ITC, the United Nations or the World Trade Organization.    

This episode provides insights into how a thriving private sector can stimulate economic recovery and influence peace processes. Our host, Mr. Axel M. Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator for WTO accession of Liberia, spoke with Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Mr. John Denton AO, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Ms. Coke-Hamilton highlights the inextricable links between economic security, social security and peace, and gives examples of ITC's projects on expanding opportunities for economic empowerment. Mr. Denton explains the role of the ICC as a bridge between the real economy and international policymaking, and stresses the importance of public-private partnerships, especially how they can be maximised to address specific challenges faced by businesses and traders on the ground. Together, Ms. Coke-Hamilton and Mr. Denton champion entrepreneurship, especially of small and medium-sized enterprises, including those led by women and youth, for economic development and stability.   Guests: - Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC) - Mr. John Denton AO, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)   Host: - Mr. Axel M. Addy, Former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's Accession to the WTO  

You are not imagining it: 2019 closed out the hottest decade on record, according to NASA. Rising temperatures have a direct impact on trade and developing countries are most vulnerable to these effects because they are less able to adapt. Can trade be climate-friendly?To learn about the opportunities and challenges of making climate-friendly trade a reality, in this episode we heard from Edward Mungai, CEO of the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, which helps local entrepreneurs develop clean-energy solutions.For more info on sustainable trade, check out the “Trade for Sustainable Development” (T4SD) initiative, by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The initiative works to help small businesses chart their path to more sustainable trade by connecting them with business partners and enabling their understanding of the sustainability landscape.

In episode 143, Kestrel welcomes Barrett Ward, the founder + CEO of ABLE, to the show. A lifestyle brand, ABLE is focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women. “We also know that when a woman is empowered and given a job - this is a statistic, it’s a fact - that a woman has a far more significant impact in her community than does a man. If you want to have a serious impact on poverty in the world, the fashion world is an extraordinary place to start.” -Barrett Ward, Founder of ABLE In the introduction of this episode, Kestrel shares a bit of context as to what constitutes a living wage, according to The Clean Clothes Campaign. A living wage is a human right. And as The Clean Clothes Campaign outlines, a living wage should be earned in a standard working week (no more than 48 hours) and allow a garment worker to be able to buy food for themself and their family, pay the rent, pay for healthcare, clothing, transportation and education and have a small amount of savings for when something unexpected happens. Throughout this chat, Barrett shares more on his #PublishYourWages campaign, and how he believes exposing these numbers is the key to bringing higher accountability and to ensure workers are actually paid living wages. Barrett also shares how ABLE plans to have nutritional-like labels on all of their garments within the next year, showcasing their lowest wages. For Barrett, the “lowest wages” is really significant, so shoppers can truly understand what they are supporting through their purchases. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat:  Less than 2% of women in the global garment supply chain are actually being paid a living wage, highlighted in Fast Company article Amazon’s minimum wage issues in their fulfillment centers; an example Barrett brings up reminding us of the power consumers really have to influence change A hero of Barrett’s: Simone Cipriani, the Head of the Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre (ITC)'; Simone oversees the promotion of trade and incubation of creative micro-enterprises within marginalized communities in Africa and Haiti ABLE’s #PublishYourWages campaign

In this episode we'll hear from the Jacqueline Lewis, the lady behind the startup LOCAL. She'll discuss her passion and the vision behind her platform that will help you discover the best small business entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago. Gmail: locally868@gmail.com Facebook: Local Twitter: Local868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/local868/ Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/localentrepreneur868/ NexChapta - http://catalog.foxfuse.com/product?id=191515396594 Resource Segment - Rules of Origin Facilitator A new initiative that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to benefit from international trade opportunities was unveiled today by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO). Developed to enable MSMEs to benefit from lower duties under free trade agreements, the Rules of Origin Facilitator will also ensure that businesses in developing countries can take greater advantage of preferential trade arrangements. http://f

Empowering women entrepreneurs globally, a Policy Options podcast. The burden of poverty is not shared equally. In most developing nations, low-income women experience unique barriers that hinder their ability to lift themselves out of poverty. These include discriminatory public policies and cultural biases, which prevent them from accumulating enough assets to start a business. In her chapter in the IRPP’s new trade volume, Arancha González, the executive director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), makes the economic case for incorporating gender into trade policy design. She stopped by the podcast to discuss how women in developing countries can be empowered by connecting more small and medium-sized enterprises to global trade networks. Download for free. New episodes every second Tuesday. Tweet your questions and comments to @IRPP or @AlexShadeed. See Arancha González’s chapter “How Gender Affects SMEs’ Participation in International Trade” at http://on-irpp.org/2fhZo6C See the IRPP’s new trade volume “Redesigning Canadian Trade Policies for New Global Realities” at irpp.org/research/trade/