Publication
COVID-19 and e-commerce: a global review
… are increasingly needed to continue some of the economic and social activities remotely. They have been critical for … in times of physical distancing. We have also witnessed e-commerce growth in developing countries, with long-term …
News
Madagascar calls on UNCTAD to assess its e-commerce readiness
… offline trade has been stagnant for several years, online commerce has been booming, with sales jumping from $16 … where less than 5% of the population is on the internet. E-commerce has started to take root in the Malagasy economy, … the government quickly identify the major opportunities and obstacles for online business on the island, and will …
Meeting
Key Outcomes and Way Forward (Closing Session)
… provide a summary of concrete actions presented during the E-Commerce Week in the policy areas of eTrade For All, which … , DTL Director, UNCTAD 15:00 - Explaining the format and purpose of this session 15:05 - Opening remarks by …
Publication
Liberia: Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment
… It is clear that for Liberia to become a more e-commerce ready country, progress is required on multiple … ensure that progress on implementing existing strategies and regulations continues, and gaps are filled. E-government …
News
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu gear up for e-commerce
… Consumers and businesses in two remote Pacific island nations can look … by UNCTAD of their readiness to benefit from electronic commerce. Part of the eTrade for all Initiative , UNCTAD … timber and mining can be supplemented with strengthened e-commerce-enabled sectors such as agriculture, fisheries and …
Publication
Fast-tracking implementation of eTrade Readiness Assessments
… Programme initiated in 2017 is designed to identify and address challenges to the development of e-commerce in developing countries, particularly least …
Action by the Trade and Development Board
Action by the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy
… Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, Recalling the resolution adopted by the Eighth … product safety, sustainable consumption, electronic commerce (e-commerce) and online dispute resolution and the gender …
Publication
INFORMATION ECONOMY REPORT 2005
… The Information Economy Report , which replaces the E-Commerce and Development Report that UNCTAD has published annually …
News
Strengthening capacities of West African countries to harmonize e-commerce legislation in the region
… region in 2013, which aims to build the capacity of law and policy makers in support of the e-commerce legal harmonization process in the region, notably …
Press Material
E-COMMERCE IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONTINUES ON STRONG GROWTH PATH
… E-business continues to grow vigorously in developed … are surfacing among developing countries, says E-commerce and Development Report 2003 (1) , released today. More and …