DUSHANBE, September 13, 2010, Asia-Plus — In the framework of the Trade Promotion Project in the Republic of Tajikistan implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC) and funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), ITC international consultant on Sourcing – Ms. Doreen Tan will conduct a two-day training for the representatives of Tajik clothing and textile companies on sourcing skills in Dushanbe form September 21 to September 22, Saidmumin Kamolov, National Project Manager, Trade Promotion Program in Tajikistan International, Trade Center UNCTAD/WTO (ITC), said
Ms. Doreen Tan will arrive in Tajikistan for a week-long visit on September 15. She will conduct the training providing information on the basics of the sourcing and supply chains, and considering methods of finding and evaluating sourcing suppliers and defining quality of their products at Asia Grand Hotel.
The training participants will be introduced to the top ten textile exporting countries and common terms and requirements of foreign trade contract. During practical exercises and video-tours to the testing laboratory companies will learn how they can independently to define quality and characteristics of the fabric.
The training will cover the following subjects: 1) skills on materials sourcing; 2) testing and control of the fabric; 3) basic textiles; 4) pre-trip sourcing self-evaluation; and 5) preparation for Shanghai fair.
One of the practical purposes of the training and individual consultations is preparation of representatives of the local textile and clothing enterprises for participation at the international sourcing fair in Shanghai in October of this year where companies will have an opportunity to find out more about international system of fabric and trim sourcing, personally meet with suppliers, discuss with them possibilities of cooperation and to conclude a purchasing contract.
The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the sustainable expansion and diversification of small and medium size enterprises’ exports in Tajikistan by increasing competitiveness in the textile and clothing (“T&C”) industry and improving the quality management infrastructure of the country.
