AfTIAS 2.0 Programme Archives

Promote Trade in the Traditional Craft Industries Sector in Palestine (Ramallah, Jerusalem, Hebron, and Bethlehem)

Objective: Raise the competitiveness of Palestinian trade locally and abroad in the “traditional” craft industries sector Executing Agency: Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture / General Federation of Palestinian Industries Partners: Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Jerusalem, Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and […]

Support the Operation of the Vanilla Purchasing and Marketing Center in the Comoros

Objective: Operate the purchasing center, which was established to purchase, prepare and package vanilla in Comoros Executing Agency: Ministry of Trade in Comoros, National Unit for the Implementation of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Partners: Ministry of Economic in Comoros, Enhance Integrated Framework (EIF) Duration: 24 Months Start Date: July 2024 End Date: June 2026

Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Algeria

Objective: Increase the competitiveness of Algerian exports in the pharmaceutical products and medical devices sector, besides increase employment and income along the pharmaceutical and medical device value chain Executing Agency: International Trade Center (ITC) Partners: Ministry of Trade and Export Promotion / Agence Nationale de Promotion du Commerce Extérieur (Algex) Duration: 24 Months Start Date: […]

Trade supply chain | Economic development through trade initiatives

Development and Promotion of Cross-border Trade between Algeria and Tunisia

Objective: Support bilateral cooperation between the State of Altaref in Algeria and the State of Jendouba in Tunisia, with the aim of developing cross-border trade exchanges and enhancing the exchange of experiences between economic workers in the two regions Executing Agency: National Center for Studies and Analysis for Population Partners: Ministry of Trade and Export […]

Developing Vegetable Cultivation in Dakhlet Nouadhibou and Tagant by Enabling Mauritania to Benefit from Palestinian Experience

Objective: Enhance the contribution of the Mauritanian agricultural sector to national income and food security by developing the vegetable production chain by benefiting from Palestinian experience in this field Executing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture in Palestine Partners: Directorate for the Development of Agricultural Sectors / Ministry of Agriculture in Mauritania Duration: 18 Months Start Date: […]

Building the Capabilities and Qualification of SMEs in Saudi Arabia and Yemen to Participate and Benefit from National and Regional Quality Infrastructure Services

Objective: Enhance the competitiveness of SMEs in Saudi Arabia and Yemen to increase regional and international exports, increase intra-regional trade, and enhance the quality infrastructure in the region Executing Agency: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (GFoRSS) Partners: GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Duration: 24 Months Start Date: July 2024 End Date: June 2026

Reverse Linkage Project between Comoros (beneficiary) and Morocco (expertise provider) on Capacity Development for Sustainable Tourism Sector

Objective: Increase revenues and employment opportunities from the development of sustainable tourism in the Comoros, through the involvement of the target population (rural communities) in three of the islands of the archipelago, with a perspective that responds to the priorities of the government according to the Emerging Comoros Plan 2030 Executing Agency: Moroccan National Tourist […]

Effective Trade Support for Export Driven Industrialization Post COVID-19

Objective: Enhance productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing exports in Egypt post COVID-19 Executing Agency: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Trade Centre (ITC) Partners: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MPED), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) Duration: 24 Months Start Date: July 2024 End Date: June 2026

SheTrades Egypt (Phase 2)

Objective: Strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptians Women-owned and/or managed SMEs in Handicrafts and Agri-Food sectors Executing Agency: International Trade Center (ITC) Partners: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MPED), Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), National Council for Women (NCW), Food Export Council (FEC), Egyptian Handicrafts Export […]

Studying the Establishment of Arab Mechanism and Database to Support the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry in the Arab Countries

Objective: Support the shipbuilding and repair industry in the Arab countries Executing Agency: Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport Partners: League of Arab States (Transportation Department) Duration: 12 Months Start Date: November 2022 End Date: November 2023 – Finished

Export Launchpad – Jordan

Objective: Support small and medium exporters (SMEs) in Jordan to take full advantage of international market opportunities, thus contributing to economic growth and poverty reduction in the country by building their capacity and supporting them to access foreign markets Executing Agency: Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada Partners: Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) Duration: 13 Months […]

Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Sector

Target Country: Algeria Objective: Enhance the competitiveness of Algeria’s exports in the new ICT sector, as companies that have greater competitive capabilities in this sector contribute to achieving the goals related to Algeria’s development plan (2030) Executing Agency: International Trade Center (ITC) Partners: Ministry of Trade and Export Promotion in Algeria Duration: 24 Months Start […]

Strengthening the Capabilities of Foreign Trade in goods and Services for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Objective: Increase Saudi exports by small and medium-sized companies, thanks to improving the business environment and reducing obstacles related to foreign trade, build trade negotiating capacities, and increase resilience of supply chains against local and global risks Executing Agency: International Trade Center (ITC) Partners: The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) Duration: 24 Months Start […]

Tourism Entrepreneurship Digital Program for Arab States (RTED Arabs)

Objective: Create a large and sustainable base of developers and innovators in digital solutions focused on the tourism sector, strengthen environmental systems, and help startups developing digital solutions to sustainably develop the travel and tourism industry in the Arab region Executing Agency: Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) Partners: Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport […]

Facilitating Agricultural Trade in the Arab region

Objective: Improve food security in the Arab region through developing commercial agriculture in member states and reducing food imports from outside the region Executing Agency: Arab Organization of Agricultural Development (AOAD) Partners: Ministries of Agriculture and Ministries of Trade in Arab countries Duration: 36 Months Start Date: June 2023 End Date: May 2026

Supporting the Upgrade of the Arab Economic Integration System

Objective: Contribute to completing and further developing the pillars of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area by improving Arab market and reducing non-tariff barriers, enabling trade in services, and preparing for the Arab Customs Union Executing Agency: League of Arab States (LAS) Partners: Relevant Specialized Arab Organizations Duration: 36 Months Start Date: April 2023 End […]

Establishment of the Industrial and Commercial Institute in the Context of the Reconstruction of Yemen

Objective: Develop the capacity of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and develop strategies and plans for the development of the industrial and commercial sector Executing Agency: Ministry of Trade & Industry in Yemen Partners: WTO/EIF & Private Sector Duration: 12 Months Start Date: April 2023 End Date: May 2025

Improving the Competitiveness of the Artisanal Dyeing Plant

Objective: Increase export competitiveness of the craft dyeing industry and thereby increase its contribution to the social and economic development of Mauritania by contributing to poverty reduction, especially among women and youth Executing Agency: Ministry of Trade, Industry, Handcraft and Tourism in Mauritania Partners: WTO/EIF Duration: 24 Months Start Date: April 2023 End Date: April2025

Export Academy

Objective: Increase the participation of target businesses in value chains by enhancing their competitiveness and their ability to access local and regional markets. In addition to promoting intra-Arab trade, creating more job opportunities and comprehensive economic growth Executing Agency: Egyptian Exporters Association (ExpoLink) / Foreign Trade Training Center (FTTC) Partners: Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises […]

Training is a STEP Towards Export

Target Country: Egypt Objective: Increase Egyptian exports, open new job opportunities for Egyptian young men and women, and create comprehensive Egyptian economic growth. Executing Agency: Foreign Trade Training Center (FTTC) Partners: Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) Duration: 24 Months Start Date: January 2023 End Date: January 2025

Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Agro-food Industry

Target Country: Algeria Objective: Increase the competitiveness of Algeria’s exports in the Agro-food and beverage industry sector, as companies that have greater competitive capabilities in this important manufacturing sector for the country contribute to achieving the goals related to Algeria’s development plan (2030) Executing Agency: International Trade Center (ITC) Partners: Ministry of Trade and Export […]

Promote Trade in the Traditional Craft Industries Sector in Palestine (Ramallah, Jerusalem, Hebron, and Bethlehem)

Export Launchpad – Jordan