International Trade Forum articles from July 2000

International Trade Forum archives from July 2000

From the Editor.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
July 1, 2000... Old business in new ways, but also new business opportunities: this is what e-trade is all about. The global marketplace in many ways is a virtual one, but it is driven by the same business realities as traditional exchanges in local...

ITC: Practical E-Trade Solutions for the Firm.(includes brief articles on information services)
July 1, 2000... ITC's approach Raise awareness ITC builds awareness of e-trade issues through online services, practical guides for small and medium-sized enterprises, and projects such as its Executive Forum on National Export Strategies, for which...

Back Office Operations.(part 1)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2000... This article is the first in a two-part series about the growing opportunities to provide back office services to international firms, public-sector agencies and non-profit organizations. Adapted from ITC's new publication, Offshore Back Office...

Electronic Finance: A Cornerstone to Trade and Compete Internationally.(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2000... Understanding e-finance trends helps both firms and trade development professionals to be more internationally competitive. More and more, financial products are becoming available in electronic format, even in developing countries, faster...

Helping Small Firms Trade Effectively with the Internet.
July 1, 2000... The case of Malta shows how a national trade promotion organization can help SMEs take advantage of the Internet to boost exports. In Malta, trade promotion necessarily starts with creating visibility for the country. Due to its small size,...

Internet for SMEs: A New Silk Road?(small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2000... Are Australian firms ready to use the Internet as a means to join the global economy? And what lessons can be learned for developing countries from the Australian experience, especially for small firms located in rural areas? With great...

The World's First Internet Coffee Auction a Success -- Some "Lessons Learned".(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2000... Behind every success is hard work, substantial risks, sleepless nights and -- not least -- the bit of luck that can make the whole difference. This article looks at elements that made the world's first Internet coffee auction (December 1999) a...

In Peru, Internet Strengthen Civil Society.(Interview)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2000... "Independent of income levels, more people have been able to enjoy access to what had previously been perceived as a status symbol. RCP has contributed to strengthening civil society." Red Cientifica Peruana (RCP -- Peruvian scientific...

Computers and Cakes Give Confidence and Cash to Housewives in Peru.(expatriate Peruvians make cakes at Tortasperu)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2000... A network of Peruvian housewives is using the Internet to bake cakes ordered by Peruvian expatriates and deliver them locally. The start-up e-business, Tortasperu, came into being with the assistance of Red Cientifica Peruana (RCP) and...

Our Readers Write.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2000... Feedback: A Mission for Detectives "We are regular recipients of the International Trade Forum, and finding it very useful and informative, we eagerly await every issue. The article "A Mission for Detectives" was an excellent source of...

ITC.(includes brief articles about publications)
July 1, 2000... Trade Secrets Guide Launches in Kenya, the Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe National versions of Trade Secrets: The Export Answer Book were launched in Kenya, the Philippines, Turkey and Zimbabwe this spring at national launching...

The Changing MARKETPLACE.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2000... Old business in new ways... The global marketplace is a virtual one, but it is driven by the same business realities as traditional exchanges in local market squares. Here is what businesses can do using new technologies such as the...