Summary: The WTPO 2020 Awards
The ninth World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards were presented at the first online awards ceremony, hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC). More than 200 senior trade and investment representatives from across the globe participated.
The WTPO Awards are open to all national trade promotion organizations (TPOs) and recognize excellence in trade support services. The awards celebrate TPOs that have demonstrated outstanding performance in using innovative and effective practices in export development initiatives that help small and medium-sized enterprises become sustainable, competitive international players.
Participants applied under three categories:
Best use of partnerships
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Best use of information technology
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Best initiative to ensure that trade is inclusive and sustainable
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The 2020 winners
Sweden
Best use of partnerships
Business Sweden
Georgia
Best use of information technology
Enterprise Georgia
Costa Rica
Best initiative to ensure that trade is inclusive and sustainable
Export Promotion Agency of Costa Rica - PROCOMER
Runner up awards
The panel of judges recognized additional noteworthy applications for their good practices or positive contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Consequently, six additional awards – two in each category – were announced:
United Republic of Tanzania and Viet Nam
Best use of partnerships
Tanzania Trade Development Authority Vietrade
China and Malaysia
Best use of information technology
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
Saint Lucia and Spain
Best initiative to ensure that trade is inclusive and sustainable
Export Saint Lucia
ICEX Spain Exports and Investments
