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Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

UNCTAD assessment set to boost digital economy in Peru

UNCTAD assessment set to boost digital economy in Peru

The eTrade readiness assessment underway in Peru will help accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce development efforts.

Creative economy offers countries path to development, says new UNCTAD report

Creative economy offers countries path to development, says new UNCTAD report

But more data and innovative and multidisciplinary policy responses are needed to enhance the development impacts of creative industries, especially in developing countries.

Digitalization as a driver of structural transformation in African LDCs

Digitalization as a driver of structural transformation in African LDCs

By Paul Akiwumi, Director Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes, UNCTAD

New partnership set to unlock Mongolia’s e-commerce potential

New partnership set to unlock Mongolia’s e-commerce potential

UNCTAD will help the landlocked East Asian nation assess its e-commerce ecosystem and harness the development benefits of the digital economy.

Time for a new digital and data governance path, eCommerce Week highlights

Time for a new digital and data governance path, eCommerce Week highlights

Better global governance of digital tools and platforms – and the data they produce – is urgently needed to avoid further fragmentation of the internet and wider inequalities.

Better digital governance needed to balance data opportunities and risks

Better digital governance needed to balance data opportunities and risks

As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, better rules are needed to protect people and the planet and ensure everyone can reap the world of online opportunities.

eCommerce Week: UN convenes global forum on digital economy

eCommerce Week: UN convenes global forum on digital economy

UNCTAD's annual event highlights the urgent need for global data and digital governance to help developing countries access the benefits of the soaring digital economy.

The WSIS goal involves a shared journey to the last mile: What will stakeholders need to reach their destination?

The WSIS goal involves a shared journey to the last mile: What will stakeholders need to reach their destination?

Written by John Frank, Vice President, UN Affairs, Microsoft