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Nepalese Chyangra farmers trained to add value to pashmina fibres

One hundred and fifty farmers from the Mustang district, one of the remotest areas in Nepal, have received training on pashmina fibre combing and harvesting to add higher value to their products and thus, comply better with global market requirements.

Sustainability Day in Cairo highlights progress in the garment sector

Companies in Egypt have progressed in complying with green and social requirements in the garment sector.

Steering Zambia’s cotton from survival to success

The International Cotton Advisory Committee and ITC are working together to double the yields of at least 50,000 smallholder cotton farmers in Zambia by January 2024, which will ultimately affect 300,000+ cotton growers.

Partnership with International Apparel Federation to boost exports of garment manufacturers

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support associations of garment manufacturers as well as garment apparel manufacturing companies in addressing emerging challenges related to competitiveness.

ITC study reveals Egypt’s export potential in the medical apparel sector

Egypt is in a position to become a regional player in the medical apparel sector; however, first several constraints and challenges need to be mitigated, a new study by the International Trade Centre revealed. The country can unlock significant local demand and tap into a large export market if it is able to organize its domestic market and institutions, potential valued of $18.6 billion.