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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Greening the textile and wood value chains in Zambia to help fight climate change

These sectors are vital to Zambia’s export strategy under the AfCFTA and greening them is crucial for their competitiveness and long-term growth

“The workshop is meant to validate the Green Supplement to Zambia’s National African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Strategy, which is designed to develop value chains in the cotton and wood sectors in a sustainable and climate-resilient manner. These sectors are vital to Zambia’s export strategy under the AfCFTA and…

BRICS+ Fashion Summit

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50+ Nations Join Forces to Announce BRICS International Fashion Federation

The memorandum to establish the BRICS International Fashion Federation was signed by an array of influential figures

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit (www.FashionSummit.org) concluded in Moscow with a landmark announcement: leaders from fashion associations across more than 50 countries signed a memorandum to form the BRICS International Fashion Federation. The new federation seeks to establish new centers of influence, strengthen international connections, boost industry sustainability, and provide NewGen…

TÜYAP
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Türkiye’s Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025: A must-visit for Africa

CFE will return with an expanded exhibition area, now covering 120,000 square meters, making room for more exhibitors and an even greater number of visitors

The Carpet and Flooring Expo 2025, taking place on 7-10 January at the Istanbul Expo Centre, will serve as a vital bridge connecting African buyers to carpet trade. With three new halls, the event will showcase cutting-edge innovations in carpets and flooring, solidifying its role as a premier platform for…

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ)

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Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting its first ‘Made in Benin’ garments for the American brand U.S. Polo Assn.

This first shipment represents a significant step forward in the integration of GDIZ into the global supply chains of the ready-to-wear sector

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) is proud to announce the first export of ‘Made in Benin’ ready-to-wear clothing for the prestigious American brand, U.S. POLO ASSN.. A world-renowned brand, U.S. POLO ASSN. offers a wide range of clothing, accessories, travel goods, watches and shoes, available in over 130 countries. This first…

Merck Foundation

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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Sustainability being a Shared Responsibility in the Eighth Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV Program

The theme for the Eighth Episode is Sustainability is a Shared Responsibility

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Eighth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is conceptualized, produced, directed, and co-hosted by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Participants at the workshop discussing the provisional report on the development of the textile industry in Benin. Third from left, Mr Robert Masumbuko, the African Development Bank’s representative in Benin and Ms Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yérima (fourth from left), Vice-President of the Republic of Benin
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Benin: The African Development Bank Supports a Study Aimed at Strengthening the Textile Industry Through the Private Sector

The meeting helped to identify opportunities and make core proposals to strengthen efforts to dynamize the cotton industry

The Country Office of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) in Benin - one of Africa’s leading cotton producers - organised a workshop in Cotonou on 31 July 2024 to provide feedback about a study on private sector players bringing fresh momentum to the country’s textile industry. The meeting marked…

International Trade Centre
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New boost for the Tunisian textile and apparel industry

44 small businesses made international business transactions, and 586 new contracts were signed, leading to a $45 million increase in export value

As ITC begins a new phase of its work with Tunisia’s clothing industry, we’ll be working directly with businesses to introduce digital systems and more sustainable processes. Using circular production essentially produces zero waste. That’s better for the environment, and gives a competitive edge for companies seeking to ease consumer…

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ)

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Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is exporting the first batch of 80,000 ready-to-wear garments “Made in Benin” for the french brand KIABI

This initiative demonstrates Benin's capacity to meet international market requirements and uphold high standards of quality

Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) is proud to announce its inaugural export of "Made in Benin" garments to Europe. This first consignment, destined for the prestigious French brand KIABI, comprises 80,000 meticulously crafted children’s leggings. KIABI, renowned for its chain of stores offering clothing and accessories for women, men, children,…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Signs Joint Declaration with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Backs Cotton Partnership at World Trade Organization's (WTO) Aid-for-Trade Global Review

The partnership will focus on constructing regional hubs for sustainable textiles to boost trade competitiveness and spur economic development within Africa’s cotton sectors

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a joint declaration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to enhance sustainable industrialisation and committed to support the 'Partenariat pour le coton' initiative, which seeks to enhance Africa’s role within the global textile and apparel…

International Trade Centre

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    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Among those attending the EFI event at the Don Bosco Training Centre: Stephen Jackson, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kenya; Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet; Roberto Natali Ambassador of Italy; Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Medium and Small Enterprises and Giovanni Grandi, Head of AICS Regional Office in Nairobi. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. EFI Chief Technical Advisor Simone Cipriani served as master of ceremony for the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Project beneficiaries, Satubo Women Self-Help Group at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. In 2007, the women of Satubo (referring to Samburu, Turkana and Borana ethnic groups) came together with a mission to promote peace through beadwork. What started as a community-building initiative has flourished into a thriving enterprise, thanks to solid investments and support from EFI. Today, with over 60 women of all ages, Satubo has transformed into a shareholder company this year. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, gave an address at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, gave an address during the EFI launch event at Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
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2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

The artisans, micro-producers, and design entrepreneurs will undergo training so they can tap into the network of luxury global brands that work with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI)

As a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), EFI’s business model has 15 years of success in bringing sustainable, quality fashion products onto the global stage. The programme encourages circular design and production, so that creators make durable, reusable products with the goal of generating zero waste. Some…