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Identify what are the major types of regulatory and procedural obstacles to trade that companies face, why they are perceived as burdensome and where do these difficulties occur.
A new report, Made by Africa: Creating Value through Integration, released today during the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Niamey, Niger prioritizes pharmaceuticals, baby food, cotton clothing and automotives among 94 feasible value chains to boost intraregional trade and create jobs for women and youth.
More than a third (36%) of Tanzanian companies have fully or partially resolved trade obstacles in the last six years, according to the International Trade Centre report, Invisible barriers to trade – United Republic of Tanzania: Business perspectives.
Jointly published by ITC, WTO and UNCTAD, this annual report presents tariff-based market access conditions for goods applied by more than 170 countries and territories.
ITC launches the Vietnamese version of ePing - a SPS and TBT notification system.
Remarks by Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive-Director of International Trade Centre (ITC) at the launch of ePing Viet Nam.
As part of the Eastern Partnership Trade Helpdesk (EAP) Project ITC will identify regulatory and procedural trade obstacles through national surveys of non-tariff measures, and provide sector-specific guides on exporting to the EU.
As part of the Eastern Partnership Trade Helpdesk Project (EAP) ITC will identify regulatory and procedural trade obstacles through national surveys of non-tariff measures, and provide sector-specific guides on exporting to the EU.
International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, organized the first virtual national stakeholder meeting on the Eastern Partnership (EaP) Trade Helpdesk Project.
The International Trade Centre's market analysis tools have reached a significant milestone in 2020, with registered users passing one million for the first time.
There is significant overlap between voluntary sustainability standards and Sustainable Development Goals, pointing a way for business to bolster efforts to implement the SDGs, according to a new report.
A new report published by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Bank Group reveals that more than half of Pakistani exporters struggle with domestic and foreign regulatory barriers.
ITC welcomes its eighth Executive Director
ITC has teamed up with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) to unveil a comprehensive trade intelligence platform to mark International MSME Day on 27 June 2020
Trade policy responses to COVID-19 include liberalizing products needed to fight the pandemic.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of developing economies − ITC has a plan to help them to recover and rebuild in the wake of COVID19
Dashboard to track COVID-19 trade measures and free access to ITC trade data to help MSMEs, policymakers improve decision-making during coronavirus emergency.
The Government of Nepal, the European Union and the International Trade Centre unveil a new project-in Nepal’s pashmina and coffee sectors to reduce poverty and boost sustainable and inclusive economic growth
A new report explores the characteristics of Ugandan technology firms finds that the sector promotes intraregional trade and the inclusion of women and youth in the economy. But regulatory and procedural hurdles make it difficult for many exporters to reach foreign markets.
ITC participated in the sub-regional workshop on NTMs in Azerbaijan and North and Cental Asia. ITC intervention focused on the private sector's perspective on NTMs. This workshop took place in Baku, Azerbaijan and was jointly organized by ESCAP.
WTO announces support for the Rules of Origin Facilitator initiative, makes it easier for MSMEs to comply with rules of origin
Women are under-represented among EU companies in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors and women-led companies are primarily found in sectors with lower export growth potential. These are some of the findings of From Europe to the World: Understanding Challenges for European Businesswomen, a study released by the European Commission and the International Trade Centre
ITC presented the results of the NTM survey in the Asia-Pacific region and the upcoming Eastern Area Partnership (EaP) program during a workshop titled “Examining the impact of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on subregional trade among countries in North and Central Asia”, organised by ESCAP in Yerevan, Armenia.
ITC and Arab countries take stock of the progress made on regional trade integration
The WTO, UNCTAD and ITC signed a MOU to advance the development of an online platform - the Global Trade Helpdesk - aimed at providing businesses, with faster and easier access to trade data and information on potential export markets.
New business survey identifies obstacles encountered by traders and points to reform agenda
Danish support enables ITC strengthening support to MSMEs at the base of the pyramid.
$1m funding to help diversify micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Qatar
New database provides free and real-time market information for MSMEs and farmers in developing countries.
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).
Almost half of exporters and importers in Uganda face challenges related to non-tariff measures (NTMs), according to a report published by the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC).
Développer les opportunités commerciales grâce au numérique
ITC, UNCTAD and WTO today unveiled an innovative tool to help businesses, in particular smaller firms, benefit from trade.
WTO and ITC today launched an on-line platform for market intelligence for cotton products, which will enable cotton producers, traders and policymakers to better harness market opportunities in the sector.
The Government of Nepal today launched a report on non-tariff measures (NTM) at a ceremony in Kathmandu.
ITC survey examines how burdensome regulations affect EU exporters, finds that 80% of obstacles are found in partner countries.
ITC study finds that a 10% increase in regulatory burden decreases the value of small-firm exports by 3.2%
Trade experts called on the member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to step up efforts to minimize the burdens that non-tariff measures (NTMs) place on businesses in the region.
ITC is to carry out a large-scale business survey to document the experiences of Namibian importers and exporters facing non-tariff measures (NTMs).
Representatives from Mali’s government and business community met in Bamako on 26 May to discuss how to overcome trade impediments related to non-tariff measures (NTMs).
Addressing the obstacles that businesses, especially SMEs, face in moving their goods and services across borders can foster greater intra-regional trade in the Arab Region.
ITC is to carry out a large-scale business survey to document experiences of Nepali exporters facing NTMs. ITC is also to develop four national-level sector export strategies (SES) for the Government of Nepal.
Private sector views on costs related to non-tariff measures in spotlight
Business surveys in 23 countries suggest that many NTM-related problems happen at home.
A 100% Aid for Trade agency, ITC will showcase trade and development aid in action at the WTO’s Global Review.
Assahouré N’Goran used to wait six months to get the weight certificate required to export cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire to Belgium. Since June, his waiting time has dropped to just two weeks.
Across the world, women business owners are faced with non-tariff measures preventing them from expanding business. Palestinian women are no exception.
A new study has revealed that over two-thirds of Colombian businesses find that procedural requirements related to non-tariff measures are greater obstacles to trade than the regulations themselves.
ITC helps develop Trade Obstacles Alert mechanism to tackle non-tariff measures
Greater tariff reductions will boost intra-regional commerce
Partnership will help developing countries live up to Bali commitments
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of exporters in Côte d’Ivoire see non-tariff measures (NTMs) as barriers to trade, according to a recent survey by the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Nearly two-thirds of Paraguayan enterprises – both exporters and importers – are affected by burdensome non-tariff measures, according to a recent ITC study.
Putting in place predictable trade-facilitation rules and regulations is critical to raising the export potential of SMEs, but to deliver real benefits to SMEs, countries must implement the regulations. This was the conclusion of a side event organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) as part of the Astana Economic Forum.
Colombian institutions were introduced to the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) Programme, enabling them to better understand its scope, methodology and main objectives.
Three-quarters of Rwandan businesses say they face barriers to trade imposed by private clients and the government, according to a new report by the International Trade Centre (ITC).
ITC survey finds that companies face string of cumbersome and opaque administrative procedures.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2013
ITC encourages policymakers to support home-grown businesses by tackling burdensome barriers to trade imposed by national authorities and partner countries.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2013
Cracking down on corruption and delays on one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes has helped to move goods across borders.
Thirty-seven percent of Indonesian exporters and importers are affected by trade-restricting measures, according to a survey of nearly 1,000 Indonesian companies by the International Trade Centre (ITC) published this week.
Strengthening the understanding of food safety standards and requirements to improve the livelihoods of Sri Lankan farmers
An ITC survey of 500 businesses in key export sectors points to major obstacles to trade, including lengthy product registrations, excessive certification requirements and inconsistent customs procedures.
Case study in ITC Annual Report 2012
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
The League of Arab States has one of the lowest levels of intraregional trade in the world despite preferential market access and significant cultural homogeneity. Trade potential exists, but is as yet untapped.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
ITC surveys of non-tariff measures are beginning to expose a detailed picture of obstacles to trade on a global scale.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
Regional integration in Africa has long been recognized as essential to addressing issues related to the small economic size of many countries and the often arbitrarily drawn borders that pay little attention to the distribution of natural endowments - Paul Brenton (World Bank)
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
The history of trade policy since World War II is one of remarkable success in terms of reducing tariffs - Alan Deardorff (Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan)
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
Over several decades, trade liberalization has been used as a development tool based on evidence that benefits accrue to countries actively engaged in world trade.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
Despite a global decline in tariff rates to historically low levels, trade is far from being free.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
How can developing countries best access the EU market? A good starting point is the European Commission’s Export Helpdesk, which provides a free online service covering all import rules in force in the EU on a product-by-product and country-by-country basis.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
Non-tariff measures can be a major impediment to international trade and market access, particularly for exporters and importers in developing countries.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
In today's world trade, the relative importance of NTMs vis-à-vis tariffs for developing countries' exports has grown significantly - Petko Draganov (Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD)
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
The ITC survey in Peru and its part in creating workable policy options around non-tariff measures provide a benchmark for further surveys and follow-up activity.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2012
The gradual disappearance of tariffs since the 1948 birth of GATT has been counter-balanced by a growing presence of NTMs in international trade - Rob Steele (Secretary-General, ISO)
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) World Trade Report 2012 takes a fresh look at non-tariff measures (NTMs).
Thanks to the new funding, ITC’s Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) programme will continue to identify NTM-related obstacles to trade and make policy recommendations to countries on how to address these obstacles and increase exports.
In 2010 ITC investigated the incidence of NTMs that Burkinabe companies faced at the international and regional level. The survey revealed that the majority of Burkinabe companies (60%) run into NTM hurdles.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2011
Trade in agricultural commodities has always been particularly sensitive. With decreasing tariffs, non-tariff measures have moved into focus.
International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2010
A three-year ITC survey across 30 countries is seeking to identify and understand the major obstacles to trade faced by export businesses in meeting non-tariff measures (NTMs) and technical regulations.