XM-DAC-45001-C154 International Trade Centre (ITC) <narrative xml:lang="EN">Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Uganda: Building Resilient Trade Competitiveness by Fast Tracking the Digital Technology Sector (NTF V)</narrative> ITC and CBI have been cooperating for decades. This cooperation led to a series of sector development programmes under the Netherlands Trust Fund (NTF) since 2005. The current project is part of the NTF V programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and implemented in close coordination with the Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI).The NTF V programme was approved in July 2021 and will run until June 2025. Its ambition is to contribute to building back better in the partner countries with a focus on creating a link between MSMEs in the digital technologies with a focus on agritech. To this end, agritech start-ups will be supported to improve their understanding of agribusinesses; needs, to gain more agribusinesses partners, and, in some instances, to help digitalize agribusinesses. Project activities will foster business-friendly tech ecosystems, strengthen business support organizations such as tech hubs and equip tech start-ups with resilient business models, linking them to business, partnership and investment opportunities while contributing to the digitalization of traditional SMEs in other sectors. Benin, Cote dIvoire, Mali and Uganda are part of the targeted countries for NTF V. NTF V Multi-country Tech will build on the work initiated under NTF IV spin-off #FastTrackTech Africa and NTF IV Uganda. The project aims at contributing to the creation of sustainable jobs in the digital technologies sector and the modernisation of agribusiness through digital technologies. International Trade Centre (ITC) International Trade Centre (ITC) MFS Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations at Geneva, Switzerland International Trade Centre (ITC) http://www.intracen.org International Trade Centre (ITC) Palais des Nations 1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland Benin Côte d'Ivoire Mali Uganda Digital trade Improved MSME firm-level capacities to trade S3 - Computer and information services 465715 553902 324424 122177 1311 Disbursement for Q2 2025 47240 Expenditure for Q1 2022 177321 Expenditure for Q1 2023 89742 Expenditure for Q1 2024 70760 Expenditure for Q1 2025 138016 Expenditure for Q2 2022 86970 Expenditure for Q2 2023 77652 Expenditure for Q2 2024 50280 Expenditure for Q2 2025 120370 Expenditure for Q3 2022 144329 Expenditure for Q3 2023 64937 Expenditure for Q3 2024 23670 Expenditure for Q4 2021 160090 Expenditure for Q4 2022 145283 Expenditure for Q4 2023 92093 Expenditure for Q4 2024 1500000 Incoming commitment Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands 320149 Incoming funds Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands 400000 Incoming funds Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands 500000 Incoming funds Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands 269875 Incoming funds Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands 1311 Outgoing Commitment for Q1 2025 <narrative xml:lang="EN">Improved competitiveness of MSMEs</narrative> <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of MSMEs reporting increased knowledge and skills to implement measures in relation to climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning</narrative> A1+: Number of male and female clients (government employees; staff of TISIs; MSMEs employees; individuals) demonstrating increased knowledge or skills related to international trade and MSME competitiveness This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">A1: Male and female clients reporting greater awareness of international trade and including inclusive trade-development approaches</narrative> A1: Number of clients gaining greater awareness of international trade from using ITC’s business, trade and market intelligence This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">C1: Number of MSMEs having made changes to their business operations for increased international competitiveness as a result of ITC support</narrative> C1: Number of MSMEs having made changes to their business operations for increased competitiveness as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">C2: Number of MSMEs that are owned, operated and controlled by women having made changes to their business operations for increased international competitiveness as a result of ITC support</narrative> C2: Number of MSMEs led by women having made changes to their business operations for increased competitiveness as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of people trained</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of tech companies assessed and selected</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of youth benefiting from support to enhance the use of enabling technology to promote their empowerment</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of women benefiting from support to enhance the use of enabling technology to promote their empowerment (SDG 5.b)</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of individuals with improved access to digital technology and its applications</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Improved Enabling Ecosystem for MSMEs</narrative> <narrative xml:lang="EN">A3: Number of trade related policies, strategies or regulations developed or changed with business sector input, as a result of ITC support , on which direct stakeholders have reached consensus</narrative> A3: Number of policies, strategies, rules or regulations, improved for the benefit of MSMEs with business sector input, and endorsed This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Ecosystem mapping with Covid-19 resilience support programmes and gaps identified</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of private-public dialogues on start-up friendly procurement with a focus on digitalization</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of policymakers with improved awareness about rules and regulations supporting the emergence of a resilient post-Covid-19 Digital Economy</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Improved performance of BSOs</narrative> <narrative xml:lang="EN">B1: Number of BSOs and Producer Associations reporting improved operational and managerial performance as a result of ITC support</narrative> B1: Number of cases in which BSOs improved their performance and services for the benefit of their members/clients as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of umbrella tech hub organisations supported in collaboration with partner tech hubs</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of BSOs equipped with digital tools and skills to better serve their clients with demonstrated increase in knowledge and skills</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of tech hubs mobilized</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of MSMEs served by BSOs through services in areas such as management, marketing, quality, supply chain management, packaging or finance</narrative> B2: Number of MSMEs served by BSOs that are directly supported by ITC (complementary to B1) This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Increased trade and investment as a contribution to Building Back Better</narrative> <narrative xml:lang="EN">C3: Number of MSMEs having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support</narrative> C3: Number of MSMEs having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">C4: Number of MSMEs that are owned, operated and controlled by women having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support</narrative> C4: Number of MSMEs led by women having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">C5: Value (in USD) of international business transactions (inlcuding investments) of MSMEs, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains</narrative> C5: Value (USD) of international business transactions of ITC client MSMEs, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Value (in USD) of direct investment unleashed by digital technology companies and value chain alliances (SDG 17)</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Value (in USD) of sales generated by MSMEs</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Better linkages to export markets and investors</narrative> <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of market linkages facilitated</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">New market opportunities (events & market research) identified and explored, locally, regionally and internationally</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of MSMEs with new or revised bankable investment projects</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of digitalization initiatives in agribusiness</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of articles and videos showcasing successful digitalization solutions for marketing & sales purposes</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of marketing and sales promotional materials (flyers, directories, web pages) developed</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Number of local, regional and international financial institutions / investors identified and sensitized</narrative> N/A This is the total project target This is the total project actual <narrative xml:lang="EN">Contribute to decent jobs and improved livelihoods in the digital technologies sector in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Uganda</narrative>