International Trade Forum articles from April 2006

International Trade Forum archives from April 2006

Bringing in NGOs.(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... If we advocate for trade as a force for development, can we afford to ignore non-governmental organizations (NGOs)? The NGO protests at WTO meetings that everyone has seen on television are the tip of something bigger. NGOs are more...

Learning to listen.(From the Editor)(Editorial)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... "Before I came to ITC, I headed the trade promotion organization, JAMPRO, in Jamaica. When living in the informal atmosphere of the Caribbean, it is a way of life to hear about a problem from a variety of stakeholders. Everyone has an opinion....

Working with NGOs: focusing on development is the key to partnership between trade agencies and non-governmental organizations.(NGOs in Trade Development)(nongovernmental organizations)
April 1, 2006... If the governments, donors and development agencies that drive trade development activities are to increase the development impact of their efforts, they must bring nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) into the mainstream of trade development....

SWOT analysis: NGOs as partners.(NGOs in Trade Development)
April 1, 2006... Trade Forum analyses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of non-governmental organizations as trade development partners. NGOs come in many shapes and sizes. Some governments and international agencies are asking:...

Collaborating with an advocacy NGO: Oxfam is a major non-governmental organization in trade policy debates. It also has a role in local trade development. What kind of collaboration is possible with an advocacy NGO? Natalie Domeisen and Peter Hulm of Trade Forum spoke to Online Charveriat, head of Oxfam's trade office in Geneva.(New Voices in Trade Policy)(Celine Charveriat)(Interview)
April 1, 2006... Q Oxfam's campaigning for fairer trade rules and your emergency work are well known. But you are also heavily involved in ground-level work on trade and business development. What are these activities? A The purpose of our programmes on...

Partners in trade policy: in Kenya, ITC teams up with a non-governmental organization to broaden the debate on trade in services.(New Voices in Trade Policy)(International Trade Centre)
April 1, 2006... Many developing countries are inviting NGOs to assist them in their trade policy-making, for example when taking part in WTO talks. NGOs have played an advisory role in some developing country delegations in the last three Ministerial...

Grass-roots NGOs develop trade: non-governmental organizations can bring complementary skills, knowledge and commitment to trade development projects, particularly those helping poor communities.(The Power of Grass-roots NGOs)
April 1, 2006... Often, blocks to exporting are not directly related to trade matters. Poverty, HIV/AIDS, disabilities and cultural isolation are examples of issues that can stop people from running successful businesses. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)...

Coffee Kids: helping families of poor producers: coffee Kids gives coffee-growing communities a hand up, not a handout.(The Power of Grass-roots NGOs)
April 1, 2006... Many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) work in the coffee sector. Some offer funds or sponsorship. Others implement programmes in the field. Some work only in the coffee sector, others don't. Coffee Kids, an NGO from a coffee-importing...

Fair trade: what does "fair trade" mean? You won't find one single answer. Here we look at the market profile of fair trade--the players, controversies, benefits and drawbacks.(New Perspectives)
April 1, 2006... Fair trade in international commerce has two distinct meanings. In trade negotiations, the term is used broadly to argue that subsidies and disguised barriers skew the global trade system against developing countries and commodity producers....

Fair trade as a business model: don't look at fair trade as a charity--treat it as a business model, argues Paola Ghillani, former head of the Max Havelaar fair trade organization in Switzerland.(New Perspectives)(dialogue with Paola Ghillani )(Interview)
April 1, 2006... Q How did you come to take over leadership of Max Havelaar in Switzerland after being at a big business multinational? A I wasn't the first choice, since I didn't come from the development cooperation field. Max Havelaar Switzerland was...

NGOs in trade development: international players.(New Perspectives)(List)
April 1, 2006... With thousands of non-governmental organizations involved in trade development, putting together a list of key players is a difficult task. The table below is not exhaustive, but it is representative of the organizations that could be of...

Cambodia's silk road to poverty reduction: wiped out by the Khmer Rouge, the ancient Cambodian tradition of women weaving and wearing silk is enjoying a renaissance.(Portrait of Trade Development)(Cover story)
April 1, 2006... The story started with an exceedingly modest contribution of $20,000 to improve the new-born Cambodian Silk Forum in 2002. An encouraging on-the-spot survey of market possibilities in Europe for hand-woven Cambodian silk products persuaded ITC...

Trade development in action.(ITC News)
April 1, 2006... "Helping developing countries export better is a stepping stone to development," said many delegates at ITC's annual meeting in April 2006. ITC: Building supply capacity "ITC's expertise is pragmatic technical assistance to build up...

ITC is poised for new progress: after 12 years at the helm of ITC, J. Denis Belisle leaves a thriving trade development organization with confidence in its future.(ITC News)(International Trade Centre)
April 1, 2006... Over the past 12 years, the ambiance at ITC's annual meetings has changed radically, in keeping with a new maturity and sense of self-confidence in the organization. This progress is the result of the hard work, imagination, enthusiasm and...

New Director of Programme Support.(appointment of Eva K. Murray at International Trade Centre)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Eva K. Murray, a Canadian national, joined ITC as Director of the Division of Programme Support in mid-summer 2006. She has a wide range of experience in developing new approaches and leading organizational implementation, and has worked in...

Trade to work for peace in Peru and Ecuador.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... ITC and the Peru-Ecuador Binational Fund for Peace and Development have been working together to develop exports by small firms in the countries' border region since May 2005. Jorge Voto Bernales, Director of the Binational Fund, and J. Denis...

ITC Trade Information Workshops in 2006.(International Trade commission)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... * Networking Sustainable Trade Information Services Meeting for experts of trade support institutions from Central and South America, held in Spanish. Co-organized by the Export and Investment Promotion Corporation of Ecuador (CORPEI) and...

International trade bulletins.
April 1, 2006... ITC produces a variety of international trade bulletins which complement its books and technical papers. To subscribe, contact the relevant sections of ITC. * Market News Service Contact: pmaps@intracen.org http://www.p-maps.org...

Get Connected: E-applications in the textile and clothing sector.(New Books and Technical Papers)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Get Connected: E-applications in the textile and clothing sector 166 pages. Study focusing on how developing country producers could successfully apply new e-applications and secure post-quota exports in light of the changing nature of...

Source-it: Global material sourcing for the clothing industry.(New Books and Technical Papers)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Source-it: Global material sourcing for the clothing industry 201 pages. Guide dealing with dynamics of the global textiles and clothing supply chain, and why and how garment manufacturers need to develop alternative sourcing and supply...

The Business Management System: A framework for international competitiveness.(New Books and Technical Papers)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Business Management System: A framework for international competitiveness 142 pages. Guide presenting the concept of a business management system (BMS) as a generic structure for managing business enterprises--explains principles of...

ITC Incorporated Joint Venture Model Agreements.(New Books and Technical Papers)(International Trade Centre)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... ITC Incorporated Joint Venture Model Agreements 129 pages. (Trade Law Series.) Set of model agreements laying down the provisions for joint venture parties, prior to creating a joint venture company--sets out the arrangements for the...

World Markets in the Spice Trade, 2000-2004.(New Books and Technical Papers)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... World Markets in the Spice Trade, 2000-2004 111 pages. Statistical report of the world spice trade, showing export opportunities for spice-producing countries and traders. Includes import trends of major markets, price trends, market shares...