Building sustainable apparel and agribusiness value chains

From April 29 to May 1, 2025, the International Trade Centre (ITC), within the framework of the EU-funded “Building Sustainable Apparel and Agribusiness Value Chains in Armenia” project, in collaboration with EBRD’s “Advice for Small Businesses in Armenia” Project, held a workshop aimed at enhancing local expertise on sustainability standards in Armenia’s textile and apparel industry.

The training was led by Regina Taimasova-Bumbaca, an advisor on Sustainability Standards and Value Chains at the ITC. Its primary goal is to boost the global competitiveness of Armenia’s textile and apparel sector through equipping consultants with practical knowledge and tools in the future to support SMEs in the textile sector in aligning with international sustainability standards.

Participants delved into key topics such as sustainability-related regulations in the EU and beyond, due diligence principles, sustainability standards, social audits, and certification schemes. They were also introduced to ITC’s online tools and methodologies designed to support compliance with sustainability standards.

The training included interactive group exercises based on real-life case studies. Additionally, a field visit is organized to Elina LLC, a local company that designs, produces, and sells women’s wear under its own brand, providing a hands-on learning experience to reinforce the training content.