International Trade Hub — Connecting Markets Worldwide

About Us

Advancing Trade for a Better World

For over three decades, intltradehub.org has been at the forefront of international trade development — connecting businesses, governments, and communities to opportunities for sustainable growth.

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to foster inclusive, sustainable, and competitive trade for developing economies by delivering market intelligence, trade promotion, and capacity building programs that create lasting impact.

Our vision is a world in which international trade is an engine of inclusive economic development and poverty reduction — where every nation and community has the tools needed to participate fully in global value chains.

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Inclusive Growth

We ensure no country or community is left behind in the global trading system.

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Evidence-Based

Our recommendations are grounded in rigorous research and real-world data.

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Sustainability

We champion trade as a vehicle for sustainable, long-term development.

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Transparency

We operate with full accountability to our members, partners, and beneficiaries.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

1990

Organization founded as an intergovernmental trade support body.

1998

Launched first Trade Intelligence platform serving 40 countries.

2005

Women in Trade program reaches 10,000 beneficiaries in Africa.

2012

Digital Trade initiative launched; expanded presence to Southeast Asia.

2018

500,000 businesses supported milestone achieved globally.

2022

New headquarters opened in Geneva; operations in 190+ countries.

2025

intltradehub.org rebranded to reflect expanded digital mandate.

Leadership

Our Management Team

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Dr. Amara Diallo

Executive Director

📍 Geneva

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Sarah Chen

Director, Trade Intelligence

📍 Singapore

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Fernando Okafor

Director, Programs

📍 Nairobi

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Elena Vasquez

Director, Partnerships

📍 Brussels

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Raj Patel

Chief Technology Officer

📍 New Delhi

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Miriam Hoffmann

Director, Finance

📍 Berlin

Our Network

Global Partners

United Nations
World Bank Group
World Trade Organization
OECD
African Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
Inter-American Development Bank
USAID
EU Commission
UNDP
African Union
ASEAN Secretariat

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