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The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, is calling for agribusinesses to participate in its 2025 Global Expression of Interest (EOI). This initiative, under the flagship program Alliances for Action (A4A), aims to connect investment-ready agribusinesses with capital providers to unlock financing opportunities and foster sustainable growth in global agricultural value chains.
The EOI focuses on agribusinesses operating in eligible value chains such as coffee, cocoa, cotton, livestock, fashion, handcrafts, and agricultural products. Special attention is given to enterprises led by women or youth, those committed to reducing climate change impacts, and those positively impacting smallholder farmers’ livelihoods.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include for-profit agribusiness entities such as MSMEs, cooperatives, smallholder farmers, and entrepreneurs operating in Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, and Asia-Pacific regions. Applicants must meet specific criteria including:
What’s in it for you?
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ITC has over six decades of experience supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. Through the Alliances for Action initiative, ITC works across 45 countries to transform food systems by promoting ethical, climate-smart practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program addresses the significant financing gap faced by agribusinesses estimated at USD 106 billion annually by bridging connections between capital seekers and investors.