12/08/2015

Abid Samdani, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner Assistant

Abid Samdani, CITP|FIBP, is a Trade Commissioner Assistant with DFATD in Karachi, Pakistan. With a passion for international trade and over ten years of practical experience, he is setting himself apart as an elite member of the global trade community.

30/06/2015

How I am leveraging my education and experience for trade impact

I first became interested in trade during my time at business school in the Netherlands. The experience opened my eyes to many of the non-tariff barriers that enterprises face in reaching export markets and how businesses from a “small country” can actively participate in international trade. Now I am leveraging my experience and education for trade impact.

18/10/2013

Intensive training for Canada’s Trade Commissioners to start soon

In less than five years, over 100 Canadian Trade Commissioners have worked their way through the FITTskills online training program. Another 65 are currently training. FITTskills focuses on best practices in international business, and helps develop practical knowledge and skills that global trade professionals can apply to their jobs immediately.