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UNCTAD chief meets with the President of Kenya
… to discuss the structural challenges facing the region and offer UNCTAD's support. President Ruto stated, "We … Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The country's burgeoning e-commerce market, projected to encompass nearly 40 million by …
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Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation
… to UNCTAD to help developing countries benefit more from e-commerce and the digital economy and facilitate business and …
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Global survey reveals the impact of declining trust in the internet on e-commerce
… The survey, conducted by Ipsos and the Centre for International Governance Innovation … of the digital economy. Released today at the UNCTAD E-Commerce Week in Geneva, the 2017 CIGI-Ipsos Global Survey on …
Action by the Trade and Development Board
Report of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on E commerce and the Digital Economy
… The Trade and Development Board Takes note of the report of the first session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on E-commerce and the Digital Economy, as contained in …
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IER - Digital Economy Evolving At Different Speeds In Asia-Pacific, Says UCTAD
… as well as consumers. At the same time, many Asian and Pacific Island States remain relatively unprepared for … 2016, three times higher than those of the United States. E-commerce is also growing fast in Asia. Three of the four …
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UNCTAD promotes investment in the digital economy during e-commerce week
… coordination between investment authorities, ministries and the public institutions managing digital development. … one of the topics being discussed on day two of UNCTAD's E-commerce week , which runs from 24-28 April 2017. The digital …
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Lesotho ready to channel its growth to go digital
… E-commerce is a way for small African nations to punch above their weight by boosting economic performance and diversifying income sources. Lesotho exemplifies this … logistics, payment solutions, laws and regulations, skills development, and financing, which can accelerate e-commerce …
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Global mapping of cyberlaws reveals significant gaps despite progress
… over cybercrime affect the willingness of both buyers and sellers to make transactions online, new UNCTAD research … Economy Report 2015: Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing Countries 1 , which was released on …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
UNCTAD-Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Workshop
… [AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY] “Unlocking the Potential for E-Commerce in Developing Countries: Towards an Action Plan for … this event with us. This is our third joint conference and we are very pleased to welcome you today. We are here …
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Global forum spotlights actions to make trade more sustainable and inclusive
… UNCTAD will host the third UN Trade Forum on 8 and 9 May 2023 to identify trade policies that can help … countries, ensuring that women benefit equally form e-commerce growth, and encouraging businesses and consumers to …