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What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

24 May 2023
Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.
UNCTAD to hold eWeek to shape digital future, calls for proposals

UNCTAD to hold eWeek to shape digital future, calls for proposals

15 May 2023
The event will be held in Geneva from 4 to 8 December to explore the key trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of the digital economy.
UNCTAD calls for balanced global approach to manage digital data

UNCTAD calls for balanced global approach to manage digital data

10 May 2023
Stronger international cooperation on data governance and capacity-building can help bridge data and digital divides.
Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

17 Mar 2023
Experts at an UNCTAD event outline how to enable women to benefit more from the digital revolution and enhance their participation in trade.
How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

8 Mar 2023
By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
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

18 Jan 2023
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

2 Dec 2022
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

17 Oct 2022
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

7 Oct 2022
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

5 Sep 2022
By Paul Akiwumi, Director Division for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes, UNCTAD