The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce the first series of short courses on key international economic issues for delegates from permanent missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the World Trade Organization, to be held in the first semester of 2018.
The aim of the courses is to enable delegates from permanent missions to become better acquainted with topical issues and developments in the international economic agenda as they are reflected in the work of UNCTAD.
The secretariat invites the permanent missions to nominate delegates who follow matters pertaining to UNCTAD or the World Trade Organization to attend these courses.
Course applications may be completed online by accessing this link.
Assessing the e-trade readiness of the least developed countries for the promotion of sustainable development
2 March, Room XXVI, delivered by the Division on Technology and Logistics
In the changing global marketplace, electronic commerce (e-commerce) is a powerful driver of economic growth, inclusive trade and job creation for all, including in the least developed countries (LDCs). However, while there is significant potential for growth through e-commerce, many people and small and medium-sized enterprises in LDCs are not in a position to use the Internet, in particular broadband, due to a lack of e-commerce infrastructure and other barriers. Therefore, they cannot effectively leverage e-commerce to seize economic opportunities. How to assess the readiness of LDCs to engage in and benefit from e-commerce is crucial for the formulation of relevant strategies and policies to harness its power for economic growth and sustainable development.
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