Trade and Regulation in a Digital Economy
organized by Government of Sweden
This event is part of UNCTAD's E-Commerce Week
An exploration of how trade and production take place today and how (and where) data flows are at the heart of this, including a comparison of traditional descriptions of trade with more modern versions - where platforms and digital solutions are included in the exchange.
A presentation of how data flows are essential also for the production of the good that is traded, including possible effects on developing countries and SMEs.
A discussion of the importance of domestic regulation, including potential negative spill-over effects on trading partners, and possible approaches in a post-Nairobi context, including WTO's potential role, given the new trading realities of the digital economy.
PROGRAMME
Short introduction and welcome
- Daniel Blockert, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the WTO
Presentation
- Magnus Rentzhog and Ola Landstrom, Swedish National Board of Trade
Discussion
- Moderator: Jonathan Fried, Permanent Representative of Canada to the WTO
Panelists
- Elizabeth Bakibinga-Gaswaga, Legal Adviser, International Development Law, Commonwealth Secretariat
- Marcus Bartley Johns, Trade Specialist, World Bank
- Daniel C. Crosby, Partner, King & Spalding
