International Trade Centre (ITC)
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. It promotes trade-led growth in developing countries and, through SCOPE Trade, works with the ASEAN Secretariat on trade connectivity within ASEAN and between ASEAN and the EU.
Geneva
Switzerland
What they focus on
- ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, and promotes trade-led growth in developing countries.
- ITC provides tailored support to micro, small and medium-sized businesses, aligned with national objectives, plus market analysis and trade intelligence covering more than 200 countries and territories.
- SCOPE Trade is a five-year partnership between the ASEAN Secretariat and ITC, funded by the European Union and implemented by ITC in close collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat.
- SCOPE Trade is part of the EU–ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package and covers three pillars: the trade policy environment, digital connectivity for businesses with a focus on MSMEs, and sustainable and resilient value chains.
- SCOPE Trade's work includes support for business support organizations and startup accelerator programs, with selected ASEAN startups attending business-to-business events in Europe.
Programs
- SCOPE Trade (ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Trade). EU-funded ITC project with the ASEAN Secretariat on trade policy, MSME digital connectivity and sustainable value chains; includes business support organization and startup programs
- Export Potential Map · Free. Free tool that identifies products, markets and suppliers with untapped export potential
- Trade Map and Market Access Map. Trade statistics, tariffs and non-tariff measures for more than 200 countries and territories
Sources
Last checked
November 7, 2026
SEA Bridge is a partner hub in Thailand for SCOPE Trade, a project funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in close collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat.