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Global Textile Academy: a learning space and knowledge centre for professionals working, or have interest in the natural fibres, textiles and clothing sector.

ITC's Fibres, Textiles and Clothing (FTC) unit created this platform to allow professionals interested in the fibres, textiles and clothing industry to access materials and training contents elaborated under our Global Textile and Clothing Programme.

As a member of the Global Textile Academy, you have access to an extensive range of high-quality resource and learning materials developed by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and its experts. In addition, you can watch our webinars and online training sessions, besides having the opportunity to network with a broad community of entrepreneurs, retailers, and experts in the sector.

Come to learn and network with us!

What we offer

In this platform, you have access to:

E-learning trainings
Publications and reports
News and videos
Webinars
Calendar of events
Community of professionals
Connection to other ITC tools and trainings

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Advanced Lean Manufacturing in the T&C sector 4 - Implementing Lean Tools in Your Organization

Next start date : 1, October 2023

2 hours en Free of charge Open for enrolment 6 0.00 (0)

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Good Practices in the Global Apparel Industry

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ITMA - 11/06 - The Twin Transition: Digitalization and Sustainability

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ITMA - 12/06 - The Twin Transition: Digitalization and Sustainability

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Non-Tariff Measures in the Textile and Clothing Sector: Company Perspectives from the Agadir Member States

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Garment

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The Garment Costing Guide for small firms in value chains

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Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) 101 for GTEX/MENATEX beneficiaries

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Why should you join us?

The textiles and clothing industry has an immense influence on the global economy, trade and employment rates, as well as social and environmental aspects.
To continue enhancing the sector's development, ITC's Fibres, Textiles and Clothing (FTC) programme created this platform so all professionals interested in the textiles and clothing industry can have access to the material and training provided to ITC's beneficiaries and partners.
In this ever-changing sector, keeping yourself and your business informed on the latest trends, due diligence and trade requirements, and the industry forecast is crucial and will support businesses through the sector’s challenges. Join the Global Textile Academy to access a range of materials on the entire fibre to the clothing value chain.

About us

The International Trade Centre’s Fibres, Textiles and Clothing (FTC) unit works along the entire value chain from natural fibre production to clothing manufacturing. We aim to strengthen the capacities of fibres, textiles and clothing manufacturers making them more competitive, including socially and environmentally responsible. At institutional level, we work with T&C- related business support organizations and training institutions in developing countries to become sustainable and reliable partners to effectively support the industry.
Through training, coaching, and advisory services, FTC supports farmers, companies, businesses support organizations, academia, among other stakeholders, to overcome challenges in the fibres to clothing sector.
In addition, we provide a neutral UN-enabled environment and platform where manufacturers and industry stakeholders can discuss common concerns, build partnerships, and jointly increase efficiency and reduce costs along the value chain.
For more information, visit ITC website by clicking here.

FTC country programmes and projects

GTEX/MENATEX

The Global Textiles and Clothing Programme (GTEX) and its related work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENATEX) is funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of the Swiss Confederation and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), focusing on six priority countries (Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Tunisia). The programme aims to encourage exports of textiles and clothing from developing countries to promote employment and income generation throughout the value chain.

UKTP

The UKTP Programme works with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to increase exports to the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU). In Madagascar, the project works with SMEs in the textile and clothing sector. It follows the same logical approach developed under GTEX MENATEX and is closely linked to it. The aim is to increase competitiveness and exports, thus creating new employment opportunities.

Zambia Cotton Development Programme

As part of the EU financed ACP Business-Friendly programme: Supporting value chains through inclusive policies, investment promotion and alliances, ITC is implementing a cotton-specific project in Zambia. The project works along the cotton to clothing sector value chain from productivity and yield increase to fibre value addition.

Pashmina Programme

The EU-Nepal Trade and Investment Programme is a four-year programme funded by the European Union (EU) to assist the Government of Nepal to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction by increasing trade and participation in regional and global value-chains.

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