E-solutions

    Overview

    Summary

    The ecomConnect programme aims to develop small business digital capabilities and improve e-commerce accessibility in developing countries for sustainable and inclusive growth. 

    This ITC e-commerce programme equips business support organizations and partners with private and public organizations to develop small business digital capabilities and improve e-commerce accessibility in developing countries. It offers activities and interactions at the enterprise, ecosystem and policy and institutional levels and:  

    • Tailored online and face-to-face training on how to undertake market research, develop an e-commerce pricing strategy, create digital content, handle online payments, manage inventory, prepare for shipment and customs clearance as well as promote products and services through digital channels.  
    • Advisory and research services to support small businesses with their e-commerce development and expansion and resolve specific barriers, notably to access payment solutions, logistics services and e-commerce services.  
    • Partnerships with private sector firms to provide key support to small businesses and enable them to share costs and other services essential to e-commerce.  
    • Innovative tools and customized software solutions to help with the digitization of product catalogues, the assessment of a company's e-commerce readiness and the development of an e-commerce pricing strategy. To access the tools, click here (embed link to tools).  
    • Promotional activities to connect e-commerce businesses to international customers through online campaigns, trade fairs and exhibitions.

    Partners

    Sustainable Development Goals

    This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals, as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

    ITC contact

    James
    Howe
    Email
    howe [at] intracen.org