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- FFF
- October 11, 2021
Supporting small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis and towards the future
To support our partners through these difficult times, ITC has developed the following 15-Point Action Plan for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), business support organizations and governments. The plan supports internationally minded MSMEs through the crisis and allows them to be on the forefront of generating resilience, inclusiveness, sustainability and growth in the future. Business support […]
- FFF
- June 10, 2020
The impact of Covid-19 on the global shipping sector: part 2, silver linings
The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a major impact on global shipping markets, with the slump in demand for goods from China having a ripple effect on everything from container ships to oil tankers. In part 2 of our coronavirus special, we look at the importance of keeping the economy going.
- FFF
- June 10, 2020
Quantifying the effect of COVID-19 on small business around the world
ITC survey finds one out of four small businesses in developing countries will close permanently due to the COVID-19 crisis. Governments are called to act fast and spread relevant information. While the statistics on the COVID-19 contagion show differences across countries and regions, the deep economic consequences of the health crisis are without question. As […]
- FFF
- June 10, 2020
Ensuring maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the latest initiatives to address the serious issue of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, including a joint meeting (28 May) between the government of Nigeria and representatives from organizations representing the oil and shipping industries.
- FFF
- June 10, 2020
IMO: Keep Ships Moving, Ports Open And Cross-Border Trade Flowing
The world’s reliance on maritime transport makes it more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, and to support ship crew changeovers, the United Nations maritime and trade entities said in a joint statement. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates shipping, and the United Nations Conference on Trade […]
- FFF
- June 10, 2020
The Caribbean prepares for exporting to UK and European markets
Plans for boosting exports from the Caribbean Forum reviewed with a focus on the current health and economic crisis. Representatives from the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries met virtually together with development agencies, public and private trade support institutions and exporters to make plans to boost the exports of Caribbean speciality foods and creative services. [...]
- FFF
- June 10, 2020