Entrants will apply under one of this year’s three award categories:
Conference theme category: Best use of a partnership
Relating to this year’s WTPO Conference theme - Trade and Investment Ecosystems: Delivery for Growth - this award recognises the successful use of integrated partnerships and networks to advance export development and impact. Examples may include sector or regional networks, private-public partnerships and “clustering to compete” initiatives, among others.
Best use of information technology
This award recognises a digital innovation introduced by a TPO that improves productivity, efficiency, marketing or performance. Examples are digital marketing campaigns, use of online databases and statistics, online B2B marketplace initiatives, digital tools such as online toolkits, use of big data, e-learning platforms such as tutorials/videos or e-commerce support.
Best initiative to ensure that trade is inclusive and sustainable
This award focuses on export development initiatives that responds to one of the trade related Sustainable Development Goals described by the United Nations. Examples would be women’s cooperatives, promotion and distribution of indigenous crafts, skills training, sustainable sourcing and distribution models, etc. Please see page 6 of the Entry Guide for further information about this award.
Download Entry guide
For detailed information about the entry process and the evaluation criteria download the WTPO Awards 2018 Entry Guide here.
To complete your application for Stage 1 download the Stage 1 Entry Form here.
Further information
For more information about the WTPO Awards, please contact the WTPO Conference and Awards team at:
Awards hotline: +41 22 730 0247
Awards email: wtpo@intracen.org