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The ITA / ICE-Italian Trade Agency is the Italian government organisation working to develop, facilitate and promote economic and commercial relationships abroad, and marketing Italian goods and services internationally. It further promotes the “Made in Italy” image around the world and Italy itself as a destination for foreign investment.
Our São Paulo office is responsable for the Brazilian market. ITA operates through its numerous international branches under the authority and supervision of the Ministry of Economic Development. Through its international presence, alongside the Italian diplomatic network, ITA works together with business organisations and other public and private entities to offer coordinated support for businesses and Italian organisations involved in the globalization process.
From its Rome headquarters, with offices in Milan and around the world, ITA provides information, assistance and promotion services to businesses and institutions, encouraging cooperation within the industrial, agricultural and agri-food sectors, distribution and tertiary businesses, to expand the presence of Italian companies on international markets.
In order to support the Italian Hi Tech sector the ICE Italian Trade Promotion Agency offers a wide range of initiatives worldwide, such as participation in trade fairs, presentations and bilateral workshops. ICE is online on:
- www.ice.gov.it
- www.italtrade.com
- www.ice-sanpaolo.com.br
- www.facebook.com/ICEBrasil
- www.twitter.com/ITASanPaolo
- www.instagram.com/ITA.brasil
- www.youtube.com/icesanpaolo