International Trade Forum articles from October 2003

International Trade Forum archives from October 2003

Women in the global economy.(From the Editor)
October 1, 2003... It's a charged topic: many Forum readers will come to it with a firm opinion, based on their own life experiences. Some of us believe that no differences exist between men and women in international business, some champion 'empowerment' at...

Women exporters make the case: through exports, businesswomen in developing countries are creating a better future for themselves, their employees and their communities.(Development Through Trade)
October 1, 2003... Who are the women in international business today, what challenges do businesswomen face in many of the world's lesser developed nations, and how do they rise to those challenges? The business cases in the pages that follow provide snapshots...

In South Africa, crafts revival boosts exports.(Talking Beads Academy)(Interview)
October 1, 2003... Interview with Tembeka Nkamba-Van Wyk, Talking Beads Academy A South African businesswoman spotted an opportunity when she noticed that local craft traditions were disappearing, while tourists were seeking locally-made handicrafts. In...

In India, integrating the informal sector into the global economy.
October 1, 2003... Access to global markets is critical to the economic security of many of the world's poor working in the informal sector. According to SEWA, in India, this sector includes home-based workers, vendors, manual labourers and service providers; it...

Women's business association encourages exporters in Cameroon.(Interview)
October 1, 2003... Interview with Gisele Yitamben, ASAFE In Cameroon, ASAFE, a national organization of women entrepreneurs, is helping businesswomen to overcome economic and social vulnerability by providing business training, establishing contacts with...

Nepalese businesswoman assists new exporters.(Interview)
October 1, 2003... Interview with Sulo Shrestha-Shah, Lotus Holdings A successful businesswoman boosts business exports in Nepal by starting an investment company built on the principle of corporate social responsibility. ********** Lotus Holdings...

Canada releases report on women entrepreneurs.
October 1, 2003... In late October 2003, Canada released the report of the Prime Minister's Task Force on Women Entrepreneurs. The task force was chaired by Sarmite Bulte, a member of Canada's parliament and former president of the Canadian Association of Women...

Boosting services exports in Nigeria: strategies to assist women entrepreneurs.(Exporting Better)
October 1, 2003... 1. Publicize successes and innovations of women-owned service firms Too few Nigerian women get national or international recognition. We recommend the creation of an umbrella organization for the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that...

Helping women export services.(Partners: news and views)
October 1, 2003... Outsourcing business support services, coupled with e-trade possibilities, offers increased opportunities for women in developing and transition economies to export services. Women are generally known as owners of small retail operations or...

Women and trade: what are international organizations doing?(Illustration)
October 1, 2003... ITC researched trade-related initiatives aimed at women that exist within the United Nations (UN) system, other international organizations and major non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In the following tables, researchers on women and trade...

Building skills for woman service exporters: most women-owned firms are in the services sector. Business training can build the expertise and confidence necessary for these firms to export their services efficiently.
October 1, 2003... While businesswoman have the potential to supply services across borders, many businesses owned by women in developing countries are not exporting. Often, they do not take advantage of the opportunities open to them because they lack confidence...

A profile of women entrepreneurs in Uganda.(Bridging the Research Gap)
October 1, 2003... Ugandan women form the majority of the country's business people, in farming and small to medium-sized firms. Supportive national and local policies, and targeted international assistance, could help Ugandan women entrepreneurs increase exports...

Reaching out to garment manufacturers.
October 1, 2003... Textiles and Clothing: What Happens After 2005? This article in Forum's trade talks issue (2/2003) interested many readers. With quotas ending in 2005, many producers--and even countries--risk disappearing as garment suppliers in an...

International garments sector reacts to forum article.(Our Readers Write)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... "The Association of Apparel and Textile Exporters in Bulgaria is organizing a trade show for professionals. Having read your article, can you visit Sofia and present your views and ITC information to the participants? Could we distribute your...

LDCs benefit from exchange of experiences at Executive Forum.(Our Readers Write)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... "From two perspectives, I consider it tremendously worthwhile that I could attend the recent Executive Forum. in Cancun, Mexico. First, the many new ideas from decision-makers from different countries, at different levels of development,...

Business reacts to Cancun: those who celebrated the failure of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancun were not from the business community. Business people reacted to the news with deep concern.
October 1, 2003... Exporters in developing and developed countries expected the conference to provide guidance to negotiators on bridging the gaps between member countries in several key issues. Before Cancun, business was concerned about market access and other...

ITC's 40th Anniversary making a difference.(International Trade Commission)
October 1, 2003... On 1 May 2004, ITC will celebrate its 40th anniversary. This milestone presents ITC with an opportunity to review its role in support of trade development, demonstrate the impact of its work over the last 40 years, and chart its course of...

ITC's 40th Anniversary Programme.(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... ITC's 40th Anniversary Programme will be launched at the annual meeting of its Joint Advisory Group in April 2004. A number of initiatives will be implemented over the course of the year. Updates and new initiatives will be reported regularly...

Supporting development through trade.
October 1, 2003... Since 1964, the International Trade Centre (ITC) has been helping the business sectors of developing and transition economies to realize their full potential to develop exports. Through export growth, our ultimate goal is to assist these...

New awards to recognize excellence in trade promotion.(World TPO Awards)(World Conference of Trade Promotion Organizations)
October 1, 2003... The first World TPO Awards--newly established international awards to recognize excellence in national trade promotion--will be presented at the 5th World Conference of Trade Promotion Organizations in Malta on 1-2 October 2004. National trade...

ITC at the World Summit on the Information Society: report of J. Denis Belisle, ITC's Executive Director, at the Multistakeholder Plenary Session of the World Summit on the Information Society, held in Geneva in December 2003.(ITC News)
October 1, 2003... The International Trade Centre is proud to report on "The Changing Marketplace: Putting 'E' to Work" and looks forward to contributing further to the Summit process as we move together into the second phase (Tunis, November 2005). I am...

Informal meeting of ITC's stakeholders.(International Trade Centre )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... On 27 November 2003, ITC held an informal meeting for its stakeholders, known as the Joint Advisory Group, to highlight the activities of its Division for Product and Market Development. Under the theme "Innovation to Improve Trade...

In Nepal, ten countries review E-business potential: what can countries do to ensure that they are ready to help small firms participate in e-business?(ITC News)
October 1, 2003... This was the issue discussed at a two-day workshop attended by ten countries from the Asia-Pacific region and organized by the Government of Nepal and ITC in November 2003. The meeting was one of a number of events, supported by ITC, to bring...

New leather industry portal.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ITC has developed "Leatherline", a portal responding to the information needs of the leather sector worldwide, and particularly in developing countries. The portal is aimed at companies and associations in the leather sector. Users will...

ITC signs Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Purchasing & Materials Management.(International Trade Centre)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ITC and the International Federation of Purchasing & Materials Management (IFPMM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)in June 2003 to help establish and improve national institutions representing and supporting the purchasing and supply...

New services network.(ITC News)(International Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ITC launched a new services network in December 2003 at its Geneva headquarters. "ServiceExportNet" members include representatives of 12 countries which benefited from technical assistance to promote trade in services and assist women...

7,000 purchasers trained in Central/Eastern Europe.(ITC News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Up to 70% of a firm's export costs result from purchasing and logistics inputs. As demand for improved quality and consistency of supply rises, following closer trade ties with European markets, the role of buyers and logistics professionals in...

International trade bulletins.(ITC Periodicals)
October 1, 2003... ITC produces a variety of international trade bulletins which complement ITC's books and technical papers. To subscribe, contact the relevant sections of ITC listed below. * Market News Service. Price and market information for seven...