The International Trade Centre: Export Impact for Good

In the era of rapid globalization, the ITC plays a significant and wide ranging role working with both governments and trade support institutions to nurture an export culture, this work will provide a much needed overview of this dynamic organization.?This the history of the organization since its inceptionExamines its current mandate and the impact of recent reformsAnalyses the ability of the ITC to provide trade intelligence, and its role in the development of national export strategiesEvaluates the future challenges, and emphasises that the ITC must continue to broaden its mandate and continue to be responsive and results orientated to remain a key player?The status of ITC half-in and half-out of the UN could prove to be an interesting model for the future, and this work will be of interest to not only to academics but also government trade specialists and negotiators, the "aid for trade" donors, NGOs, and those involved in the running of international organizations.