The World Trade Organization (WTO) Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Informal Working Group (MSME Group), in partnership with the International Chambre of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), is calling for proposals that help small businesses to transition to more sustainable business practices and contribute to global decarbonization. Businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and non-governmental organizations are invited to submit proposals.
What kind of proposals are we looking for?
Proposals can focus on awareness-raising campaigns, competitions, capacity building, training and mentoring programmes.
Proposals should have a target completion date of within one year from initiation.
Proposals should be designed to be delivered by the entity making the proposal and should not focus on WTO negotiations, or proposed changes to WTO rules.
The ICC, ITC and the WTO MSME Group will use their networks to support and promote successful proposals.
How to submit proposals
Proposals are open to the businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and non-governmental organizations and should:
detail the concept, aims, timelines and other information as appropriate.
be no longer than three pages.
be sent to [email protected]in Word or PDF format by 15 August 2022.
Selection process and Award
The selection of proposals will be carried out by members of the WTO MSME Group, and representatives of the ICC, ITC, and WTO MSME Group.
Winners will be announced the first week of October within the 2022 Edition of Building Bridges in Geneva, Switzerland.
Winning submissions will be highlighted by the ICC, ITC and WTO MSME Group through their communication channels and receive recognition during Building Bridges, to be held in Geneva on 3-6 October 2022. Winners will also receive a certificate.
