Digital Technology

The milestone is an encouraging sign and a clarion call for greater efforts to help ensure that digital trade benefits all for inclusive development.

The one-stop system streamlines trade formalities, enhances transparency and efficiency, boosting the country’s efforts to be a key transit hub for Central Asia and beyond.

Supported by global partners, a new project is underway to bolster Rwandan small-scale cross-border traders, accelerating digital inclusion and regional integration.

Written by Divya Tejwani, Article No. 125 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°103 - Third Quarter 2024]

Creative services have grown by 29% since 2017, reaching $1.4 trillion in exports in 2022, as digital tools like AI continue to transform the sector.

The Pact sets a clear framework for rethinking trade and development, driving progress toward a more equitable and sustainable global economy for all.

The organization will lead sessions on disability-inclusive trade, a new plastics economy and circular textile industries, while also contributing to discussions on digitalization, AI-driven supply chains, critical minerals, and trade and climate change.

The small island developing nation taps digitalization to transform port operations and empowers women to excel in a traditionally male-dominated profession.

Backed by UN Trade and Development, customs automation helps improve compliance and ease trade in the country, benefitting businesses, the government and people.