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Developing countries and trade negotiations on e-commerce

Developing countries and trade negotiations on e-commerce

19 Feb 2021
By Isabelle Durant, Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Switzerland climbs to top of global e-commerce index

Switzerland climbs to top of global e-commerce index

17 Feb 2021
Switzerland replaced the Netherlands at the top of UNCTAD's Business-to-Consumer E-commerce Index 2020, which ranks 152 countries on their readiness to engage in online commerce.
Creativity is the answer we’ve been looking for – now is the time to embrace and invest in it

Creativity is the answer we’ve been looking for – now is the time to embrace and invest in it

1 Feb 2021
By Marisa Henderson, Chief of the Creative Economy Programme, and Amy Shelver, Public Information Officer, UNCTAD
‘Going digital’: How to build an inclusive digital economy in the wake of COVID-19

‘Going digital’: How to build an inclusive digital economy in the wake of COVID-19

29 Jan 2021
By Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
UNCTAD updates principles to promote biodiversity-friendly trade

UNCTAD updates principles to promote biodiversity-friendly trade

18 Jan 2021
Guidelines to help governments, companies and consumers benefit from sustainable trade in precious plants and animals now include elements such as climate resilience and marine biodiversity.
Creative economy to have its year in the sun in 2021

Creative economy to have its year in the sun in 2021

13 Jan 2021
Here’s why the UN has dedicated a whole year to the creative economy and its critical role in promoting sustainable development, especially in a post-coronavirus world.
Building back better requires stronger competition and consumer protection in the digital economy

Building back better requires stronger competition and consumer protection in the digital economy

24 Dec 2020
By Teresa Moreira, Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, UNCTAD
New survey shows COVID-19’s impact on e-commerce in poorer nations

New survey shows COVID-19’s impact on e-commerce in poorer nations

23 Nov 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting actors in the digital economy differently. While some digital businesses are showing resilience, costs are rising for others, a new UNCTAD survey shows.
Dutch funding set to boost UNCTAD’s work on e-commerce and the digital economy

Dutch funding set to boost UNCTAD’s work on e-commerce and the digital economy

4 Nov 2020
Generous grant from the Netherlands will boost Africa-wide ambitions to benefit from e-commerce and provides concrete support to its least developed countries.
Myanmar shows great e-commerce promise in COVID-19 response

Myanmar shows great e-commerce promise in COVID-19 response

20 Oct 2020
UNCTAD helps the southeast Asian nation develop a strategy to build on e-commerce growth in sectors such as food delivery, online retail and mobile payments.