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International Trade Centre
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New boost for the Tunisian textile and apparel industry

44 small businesses made international business transactions, and 586 new contracts were signed, leading to a $45 million increase in export value

As ITC begins a new phase of its work with Tunisia’s clothing industry, we’ll be working directly with businesses to introduce digital systems and more sustainable processes. Using circular production essentially produces zero waste. That’s better for the environment, and gives a competitive edge for companies seeking to ease consumer…

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ)

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    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (1)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (2)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (3)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (4)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (5)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (6)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (7)
    • Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI (8)
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Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI

This initiative demonstrates Benin's capacity to meet international market requirements and uphold high standards of quality

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) is proud to announce its inaugural export of "Made in Benin" garments to Europe. This first consignment, destined for the prestigious French brand KIABI, comprises 80,000 meticulously crafted children’s leggings. KIABI, renowned for its chain of stores offering clothing and accessories for women, men, children,…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • AFC partners with UNIDO and key global organizations to enhance sustainable industrialization and support Africa’s cotton sector through the 'Partenariat pour le coton' initiative (1)
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Signs Joint Declaration with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Backs Cotton Partnership at World Trade Organization's (WTO) Aid-for-Trade Global Review

The partnership will focus on constructing regional hubs for sustainable textiles to boost trade competitiveness and spur economic development within Africa’s cotton sectors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to enhance sustainable industrialisation and committed to support the 'Partenariat pour le coton' initiative, which seeks to enhance Africa’s role within the global textile and apparel…

International Trade Centre

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    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Among those attending the EFI event at the Don Bosco Training Centre: Stephen Jackson, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kenya; Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet; Roberto Natali Ambassador of Italy; Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Medium and Small Enterprises and Giovanni Grandi, Head of AICS Regional Office in Nairobi. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. EFI Chief Technical Advisor Simone Cipriani served as master of ceremony for the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Project beneficiaries, Satubo Women Self-Help Group at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. In 2007, the women of Satubo (referring to Samburu, Turkana and Borana ethnic groups) came together with a mission to promote peace through beadwork. What started as a community-building initiative has flourished into a thriving enterprise, thanks to solid investments and support from EFI. Today, with over 60 women of all ages, Satubo has transformed into a shareholder company this year. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, gave an address at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, gave an address during the EFI launch event at Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
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2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

The artisans, micro-producers, and design entrepreneurs will undergo training so they can tap into the network of luxury global brands that work with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI)

As a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), EFI’s business model has 15 years of success in bringing sustainable, quality fashion products onto the global stage. The programme encourages circular design and production, so that creators make durable, reusable products with the goal of generating zero waste. Some…

TÜYAP

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    • The Gaziantep Carpet Fair, which will unite the leading companies in the carpet industry, is set to be hosted by the Tüyap Exhibitions Group in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce from May 28 to 31, 2024, at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM) in Türkiye
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The Gaziantep Carpet Fair, which will unite the leading companies in the carpet industry, is set to be hosted by the Tüyap Exhibitions Group in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce from May 28 to 31, 2024, at the Gaziantep Middle East Fair Center (OFM) in Türkiye

It will feature a wide range of products including machine-made carpets, rugs, mats, prayer rugs, textile floor coverings (wall-to-wall), fibres, yarns, textiles, as well as textile machinery and accessories

Gaziantep, known as the capital of the carpet sector in Türkiye, is gearing up to host the Gaziantep Carpet Fair for the first time this year, organized by the Tüyap Exhibitions Group (www.Tuyap.com). The event, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the Gaziantep Middle…

FIFA
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World Trade Organization and FIFA reaffirm commitment to Cotton-4 plus African countries

FIFA’s partnership with WTO is playing a part to promote sustainable development via the global football economy, with a specific focus on the C4+ cotton-producing countries in Africa

Special event organised around the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi; FIFA President commits to introduce C4+ products into FIFA (www.FIFA.com) programmes;WTO Director-General stresses that it is a must for Africa to tap into the global football economy. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stressed the importance of FIFA’s…

FIFA

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (www.FIFA.com) has stressed the importance of FIFA’s partnership with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in delivering on actions that provide real impact in improving lives and livelihoods in West Africa and committed to using products from Cotton-4 plus (C4+) in FIFA programmes. Coinciding with the FIFA…

International Trade Centre
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Egypt - Revolutionizing fashion education: The power of partnerships, tech, and digitization

The Global Textiles and Clothing Programme (GTEX) and its related work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENATEX) supports small and medium-sized enterprises

The Fashion and Design Center (FDC) is an integral part of Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry. FDC has undergone a remarkable transformation, enhancing its operational prowess and service offerings through strategic planning and guidance from the GTEX/MENATEX programme. Global connections for enhanced learning FDC's evolution began by fostering partnerships…

International Trade Centre
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Tunisia - From local success to global impact: Groupe International de Lingerie's (GIL) textile journey

The pivotal chapter in GIL's narrative unfolded in 2018, when it started working with the GTEX/MENATEX programme at the International Trade Centre (ITC)

In the face of global competition, Tunisia is emerging as a key supplier for international textile and apparel brands. Explore GIL's successful transition to European markets through the GTEX/MENATEX programme. Groupe International de Lingerie (GIL) began in 1988 as a family-owned venture that worked as a subcontractor for makers of…

International Trade Centre
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Workshop advances textile circular economy and legislative reforms

The workshop aimed to raise awareness among academic institutions regarding their role in the textile and apparel ecosystem

Textile and apparel enterprises from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia converged in Casablanca for a workshop on textile circularity. They looked at upcoming legislative reforms in the global textile and apparel trade, as they work towards fostering sustainable business opportunities. The workshop, organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) under…