Benefits of Participating in Trade Missions

• Most trade missions will include meetings with senior level government officials in industry relevant ministries.
• Ability to meet other firms interested in the same market.
• Synergies are often created between trade mission participants through their sharing of market information and valuable networking.
• Opportunity to participate in pre-arranged group meetings, site visits and in-country briefings
• Networking events to engage with local business people and clients.
• One-on-one appointments: Appointments are scheduled by ITC trade specialists for mission delegates to meet with potential overseas buyers.
• Media coverage of the mission.
• Logistical assistance from ITC’s mission manager and support/advice on markets.
• Inclusion in mission email marketing, presentations and brochure(s) (circulated in advance of mission).
• Assistance with travel arrangements through appointed travel agent.
• Shared logistical costs (for example, brochures, transport, etc).
• A chance to network and exchange information with other missioners.
• Fully supported by in-country partner organisations.