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    ITC's Knowledge Repository for Southeast Asia

    Welcome to ITC's Knowledge Repository for Southeast Asia, the platform aimed at fostering international trade and enhancing regional integration in Southeast Asia.

    This platform belongs to the International Trade Centre (ITC) and is a virtual learning space and knowledge repository for everybody interested in trade-related aspects imminent to Southeast Asia.

    We invite you to explore various resources, developed by the ITC under trade-related technical assistance projects in Southeast Asia, with the aim of promoting economic integration and development through inclusive and sustainable trade.

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    About the Knowledge Repository What we offer:

    Materials:

    E-Learning courses and Training materials, Reports, Guides, Handbooks, Assessments, Studies, Analyses, Roadmaps, Videos and Infographics related to the following topics:

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    Market Information
    Smartphone with stats on the screen A key challenge for exporters and importers is the scarcity of reliable trade information in markets. It is crucial to stay on top of competitive conditions in current markets, anticipate demand swings and pinpoint long-term growth potential for products. Moreover, exporters need to be able to scan opportunities for new markets and look for opportunities to diversify or add value to their existing product and service range. This can be time consuming and costly and become an impediment to trade, especially for MSMEs. Meanwhile, importers worldwide also seek to optimize the potential offered by preferential trade agreements and improve the efficiency of their sourcing by scanning for new and competitive supplier countries. Thus, reliable and transparent trade and market information builds the groundwork for exporting and importing successfully while allowing for governments to take informed decisions related to trade policy and facilitation. If you are interested in resources on Market Information, click here.
    Trade and Investment Policy & Facilitation
    People figures on map “Trade policy refers to the regulatory and legal frameworks and procedures that govern domestic, regional and multilateral trade relations. Trade policy is formulated and implemented in line with national priorities through input from private sector actors and is constantly updated to take into account new trends and developments, including the globalization of supply chains and increased emphasis on trade in services, digitalization and sustainability. Trade facilitation focuses specifically on streamlining and simplifying procedures and processes involved in international trade. It aims to reduce trade barriers, improve efficiency, and enhance the smooth movement of goods, and services across borders. ITC aims at fostering international and inclusive trade in developing countries by reducing trade barriers allowing for simplification, modernization and harmonization of exports and imports procedures. Investment Facilitation aims to attract and retain investment through greater transparency, streamlining and reforms of procedures and rules, and better cross-border cooperation. If you are interested in resources on Trade and Investment Policy & Facilitation, click here to allow for coherence of phrasing with topic name.
    Quality & Safety Compliance
    Food safety measurement Quality and safety compliance are paramount for exporters to thrive in the global market. Compliance with international standards is essential for meeting import regulations and gaining market access. By complying with these standards, exporters demonstrate their commitment to mitigating risks and delivering reliable and trustworthy goods to customers worldwide. In a competitive global landscape, prioritizing quality and safety compliance is not just a necessity but also a strategic advantage that contributes to long-term success and sustainable growth. Meanwhile, governments need to provide the proper regulatory frameworks. If you are interested in resources on Quality & Safety Compliance, click here.
    Green, Sustainability & Organic
    Basket full of organic food Supporting the green transition, incorporating ecological and social sustainability, fostering green technologies and organic agriculture, facilitating the trade of sustainable goods and services, and incorporating sustainability considerations at MSME, Business Support Organization and Government level are more relevant than ever nowadays. If you are interested in Green, Sustainability & Organic, click here.
    Business Performance & Entrepreneurship
    Group of people holding in hands certificates Successful business performance and entrepreneurship is all about learning crucial skills to enhance a company’s business performance. Knowledge on international business fundamentals, global marketing strategies, export finance, supply chain management, and market research are essential for successful business operations. Key to increasing sales to global markets is the understanding of the complexities of international trade, navigating trade regulations, export and market requirements, the capability to adapt business strategies to meet the demands of global markets and building effective distribution networks and linkages. If you are interested in resources on Business Performance & Entrepreneurship, click here.
    Platforms and Tools:

    A suite of online platforms and tools developed by ITC aimed at supporting private and public sector stakeholders in identifying export and import opportunities, comparing market-access requirements, monitoring national trade performances, making well-informed trade decisions, enhancing business and export capacities and connecting them to communities.

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    If you have any questions, comments or feedback, send us a message at: SEAknowledge@intracen.org.

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    About ITC

    The International Trade Centre (ITC), joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, provides tailored support, aligned with national objectives, to grow trade opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries.
    This is achieved by:

    • providing country-and client-specific tailored support through unique advisory services, capacity building, training and mentoring, free tools and business data, and trade-specific publications.
    • improving the availability and use of trade intelligence; strengthening trade support institutions; enhancing policies for the benefit of exporting enterprises;
      building the export capacity of enterprises to respond to market opportunities; and mainstreaming inclusiveness.
    • leveraging the current digital momentum, the exponential use of e-commerce platforms and artificial intelligence by incorporating digital elements in all of ITC’s projects.
    • connecting MSMEs to global and regional value chains, a major contributor to economic growth and poverty reduction.

    ITC is active in countries all over the world. If you are interested in learning more about ongoing projects in the Southeast Asian region, click here.

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    Views expressed in the provided resources do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Trade Centre or other project stakeholders. The information, tools and documents provided on this website do not provide legally binding guidance. Care has been taken to ensure accuracy. However, ITC is not responsible for any inadvertent errors or omissions.
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