Martin LABBE
@martinrlabbe.bsky.social
Tech Sector Development coordinator at UN International Trade Centre. Helping tech companies in emerging markets 2 go international. #NTF5 #FastTrackTech
What is the ROI in national trade promotion orgs (TPO)?
A 1% increase in a TPO’s budget leads 2 a 0.069% increase in export growth & a 0.090% increase in GDP per capita.
Every €1 spent by a EU TPO generates €172 in export revenue and €396 in GDP growth.
tradepromotioneurope.eu/new-impact-s...
A 1% increase in a TPO’s budget leads 2 a 0.069% increase in export growth & a 0.090% increase in GDP per capita.
Every €1 spent by a EU TPO generates €172 in export revenue and €396 in GDP growth.
tradepromotioneurope.eu/new-impact-s...
New Impact Study: The Returns of Export Promotion for TPE members
Trade Promotion Europe (TPE) is delighted to share the findings of our latest Impact Study, conducted with the University of Geneva. The key takeaways, identified in collaboration with the Internation...
tradepromotioneurope.eu
September 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
What is the ROI in national trade promotion orgs (TPO)?
A 1% increase in a TPO’s budget leads 2 a 0.069% increase in export growth & a 0.090% increase in GDP per capita.
Every €1 spent by a EU TPO generates €172 in export revenue and €396 in GDP growth.
tradepromotioneurope.eu/new-impact-s...
A 1% increase in a TPO’s budget leads 2 a 0.069% increase in export growth & a 0.090% increase in GDP per capita.
Every €1 spent by a EU TPO generates €172 in export revenue and €396 in GDP growth.
tradepromotioneurope.eu/new-impact-s...
Spotted in the NZTech newsletter on AI usage by SMEs in NZ: "barriers to entry have collapsed with 75% of organisations reporting setup costs under $5,000, compared to nearly 30% spending over $50,000 just a year ago".
aiforum.org.nz/ais-impact-o...
aiforum.org.nz/ais-impact-o...
AI in Action: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on New Zealand's Productivity - AI Forum
Driving productivity with AI! The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research intothe impact of AI on productivi...
aiforum.org.nz
September 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Spotted in the NZTech newsletter on AI usage by SMEs in NZ: "barriers to entry have collapsed with 75% of organisations reporting setup costs under $5,000, compared to nearly 30% spending over $50,000 just a year ago".
aiforum.org.nz/ais-impact-o...
aiforum.org.nz/ais-impact-o...
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Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths
Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths
Former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush and singer Bono send emotional message to staff as organisation closes
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths
Do you want to learn about how #AI can improve your freelancing career? Our brand new online training on Artificial Intelligence for Digital Freelancing is NOW available for free! Starting on 5 May, register here: learning.intracen.org/course/info....
#FastTrackTech #NTF5Tech #UNITC
#FastTrackTech #NTF5Tech #UNITC
April 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Do you want to learn about how #AI can improve your freelancing career? Our brand new online training on Artificial Intelligence for Digital Freelancing is NOW available for free! Starting on 5 May, register here: learning.intracen.org/course/info....
#FastTrackTech #NTF5Tech #UNITC
#FastTrackTech #NTF5Tech #UNITC
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Global freshwater demand could soon outstrip supply by at least 40% by 2030 🌊
Despite the recognition of water tech’s potential to address climate challenges, water tech remains drastically underfunded—receiving a mere 4.5% of climate tech funding in Europe in 2024.
Produced with @bcgx_👇
Despite the recognition of water tech’s potential to address climate challenges, water tech remains drastically underfunded—receiving a mere 4.5% of climate tech funding in Europe in 2024.
Produced with @bcgx_👇
What is behind the underinvestment in water tech?
sifted.eu
April 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Global freshwater demand could soon outstrip supply by at least 40% by 2030 🌊
Despite the recognition of water tech’s potential to address climate challenges, water tech remains drastically underfunded—receiving a mere 4.5% of climate tech funding in Europe in 2024.
Produced with @bcgx_👇
Despite the recognition of water tech’s potential to address climate challenges, water tech remains drastically underfunded—receiving a mere 4.5% of climate tech funding in Europe in 2024.
Produced with @bcgx_👇
"Critics of the government’s opt-out proposal, issued in a consultation that closed in February, argue that it is unfair and impractical":
AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries, says Channel 4 boss
AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries, says Channel 4 boss
Government plan over copyright-protected work would put industries in ‘dangerous position’, Alex Mahon tells MPs
The chief executive of Channel 4 said that artificial intelligence companies are “scraping the value” out of the UK’s £125bn creative industries, and urged the government to take action.
Alex Mahon told MPs that if the government pursues its proposed plan to give AI companies access to creative works unless the copyright holder opts out, it would put the UK creative industries in a “dangerous position”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Critics of the government’s opt-out proposal, issued in a consultation that closed in February, argue that it is unfair and impractical":
#WorldBank says AI is the future of farming? 100%: AI is now an integral part of the #Agritech toolkit in emerging economies and tech has become critical to food security and global agriculture trade. It can also support #ClimateAction: intracen.org/fr/node/396514 #NTF5Tech #UNITC
Agritech is critical to food security and global agriculture trade. What needs to be done now.
Food insecurity now affects one third of the world population, and it's likely to worsen as climate change becomes more acute. The UN International Trade Centre
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March 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#WorldBank says AI is the future of farming? 100%: AI is now an integral part of the #Agritech toolkit in emerging economies and tech has become critical to food security and global agriculture trade. It can also support #ClimateAction: intracen.org/fr/node/396514 #NTF5Tech #UNITC
Interesting and very concrete, detailed story about how AI is supporting a director manage their school brought by #DigitalWallonia:
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digitalwallonia.be/fr/publicati...
Un directeur, une IA et un café froid : mieux gérer pour mieux diriger
L'Agence du Numérique vous propose une immersion dans la journée
digitalwallonia.be
March 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Interesting and very concrete, detailed story about how AI is supporting a director manage their school brought by #DigitalWallonia:
digitalwallonia.be/fr/publicati...
digitalwallonia.be/fr/publicati...
Since the partnership between 54 Collective, formerly known as Founders Factory Africa, & the Mastercard Foundation began, over 40 startups have been supported, with more than 17,500 direct and indirect jobs created. Now 54 Collective are closing operations in Africa
techcabal.com/2025/02/25/5...
techcabal.com/2025/02/25/5...
Breaking: 54 Collective to cut jobs as Mastercard Foundation partnership ends
54 Collective (Founders Factory Africa) will shut down its venture studio operations after its partnership with Mastercard ends in April.
techcabal.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Since the partnership between 54 Collective, formerly known as Founders Factory Africa, & the Mastercard Foundation began, over 40 startups have been supported, with more than 17,500 direct and indirect jobs created. Now 54 Collective are closing operations in Africa
techcabal.com/2025/02/25/5...
techcabal.com/2025/02/25/5...
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WaPo Edito: Be thankful for the applications of AI in medicine.
More accurate detection of cancers (breast, prostate, skin, brain), faster diagnosis of strokes, sepsis, heart attacks, faster MRIs, full-body in 40 minutes.
Much more to come over the next years.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
More accurate detection of cancers (breast, prostate, skin, brain), faster diagnosis of strokes, sepsis, heart attacks, faster MRIs, full-body in 40 minutes.
Much more to come over the next years.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
November 28, 2024 at 7:54 PM
WaPo Edito: Be thankful for the applications of AI in medicine.
More accurate detection of cancers (breast, prostate, skin, brain), faster diagnosis of strokes, sepsis, heart attacks, faster MRIs, full-body in 40 minutes.
Much more to come over the next years.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
More accurate detection of cancers (breast, prostate, skin, brain), faster diagnosis of strokes, sepsis, heart attacks, faster MRIs, full-body in 40 minutes.
Much more to come over the next years.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
How long can ChatGPT & co remain free/freemium? "Taiwan's exports 2 the US increased by 46% valued at $111.3 B in 2024 mainly attributed to a 81% surge in US demand 4 ICT equipment such as servers & related components used in artificial intelligence worth $67.9 B" Source: Nikkei Asia
February 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How long can ChatGPT & co remain free/freemium? "Taiwan's exports 2 the US increased by 46% valued at $111.3 B in 2024 mainly attributed to a 81% surge in US demand 4 ICT equipment such as servers & related components used in artificial intelligence worth $67.9 B" Source: Nikkei Asia
GSMA: "With over 30 billion mobile phones sold since 2000 and 1.2 billion new smartphones hitting the market in 2024 alone, the environmental impact of mobile device production is undeniable, generating over 60 million tons of CO2e annually". #CircularEconomy
February 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
GSMA: "With over 30 billion mobile phones sold since 2000 and 1.2 billion new smartphones hitting the market in 2024 alone, the environmental impact of mobile device production is undeniable, generating over 60 million tons of CO2e annually". #CircularEconomy
Making Sense of #DeepSeek: Jacques Bughin's analysis is worth a read, especially when he details how the Chinese AI company has optimized its LLM & prioritized certain features www.europeanbusinessreview.com/making-sense...
Making Sense of DeepSeek: Understanding Its Impact and Applications
Discover DeepSeek and its transformative potential across industries. Learn how this cutting-edge technology enhances data analysis, decision-making, and business strategies. Explore its key applicati...
www.europeanbusinessreview.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Making Sense of #DeepSeek: Jacques Bughin's analysis is worth a read, especially when he details how the Chinese AI company has optimized its LLM & prioritized certain features www.europeanbusinessreview.com/making-sense...
Our #KOICA funded #READYSalone Project has officially launched in Freetown 🇸🇱! My colleague John Ndabarasa & I kicked off with high-energy training sessions for young digital freelancers and tech startup founders. #InternationalTradeCentre
January 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our #KOICA funded #READYSalone Project has officially launched in Freetown 🇸🇱! My colleague John Ndabarasa & I kicked off with high-energy training sessions for young digital freelancers and tech startup founders. #InternationalTradeCentre
Gamesforum on 2025 trends: "from LiveOps strategies 2 direct-to-consumer models & emerging genres, [a new] year driven by innovation, fierce competition, & a deepening connection between players and developers": www.globalgamesforum.com/features/2025-predictions-for-mobile-games
2025 Predictions for Mobile Games
As the year comes to a close, we look ahead to what 2025 might hold for mobile gaming. From LiveOps strategies to direct-to-consumer models and emerging genres, industry leaders share their insights o...
www.globalgamesforum.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Gamesforum on 2025 trends: "from LiveOps strategies 2 direct-to-consumer models & emerging genres, [a new] year driven by innovation, fierce competition, & a deepening connection between players and developers": www.globalgamesforum.com/features/2025-predictions-for-mobile-games
🎉 Happy New Year from the International Trade Centre!
Here's to small businesses with big dreams and bold ideas. May 2025 bring new markets, exciting opportunities, and more reasons to celebrate your success.
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Here's to small businesses with big dreams and bold ideas. May 2025 bring new markets, exciting opportunities, and more reasons to celebrate your success.
intracen.org/about-us
January 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from the International Trade Centre!
Here's to small businesses with big dreams and bold ideas. May 2025 bring new markets, exciting opportunities, and more reasons to celebrate your success.
intracen.org/about-us
Here's to small businesses with big dreams and bold ideas. May 2025 bring new markets, exciting opportunities, and more reasons to celebrate your success.
intracen.org/about-us