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Inequalities threaten wider divide as digital economy data flows surge
… proxy for data flows – will more than triple between 2017 and 2022, according to UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2021 … and enterprises. Torbjörn Fredriksson, who leads UNCTAD’s e-commerce and digital economy branch says that “the shortage …
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TRENDS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: BROADBAND BECOMING THE NEW
… countries EMBARGO The contents of this press release and the related Report must not be quoted or summarized in … enables companies to engage in more sophisticated e-business processes and to deliver a greater range of … sales in the developing world, it is apparent that e-commerce accounts for a very small percentage of the overall …
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Building online commerce to its maximum potential requires more trust in the markets
… E-markets which are growing rapidly - from $16 trillion in … trillion in 2015 - holds opportunities to generate jobs and incomes in developing countries, connecting both … and markets, even in remote locations. Analysts say e-commerce also offers a more stable market than, say, …
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2017 in Review: October to December
… how digitalization is impacting every aspect of production and trade, from the largest corporations to the smallest … inequalities. The third annual UNCTAD Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce Index , released on 4 October, named Luxembourg, …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023
… Your excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, It is my first official visit … innovation and redefining supply chains. FinTech and e-Commerce are thriving, and Kenya is a very good example …
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Data protection frameworks must be compatible with international data flows for developing countries to benefit from the global digital economy
… National and regional legal frameworks that protect data in the … the amazing benefits they could derive from cross-border e-commerce. In a new report, Data Protection Regulations and …
Statement from the Office of the Secretary General
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Why are the SDGs relevant for the Private Sector?
… UNCTAD and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) … development. This week, we've been hosting the second-ever E-Commerce Week at UNCTAD, and the turnout has been phenomenal …
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Inequalities threaten wider divide as digital economy data flows surge
… proxy for data flows – will more than triple between 2017 and 2022, according to UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2021 … and enterprises. Torbjörn Fredriksson, who leads UNCTAD’s e-commerce and digital economy branch says that “the shortage …
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FDI to developing Asia defied pandemic, grew by 4% in 2020 – UN report
… Investment Report 2021 . “Despite the pandemic, FDI to and from the region remained resilient in 2020. Developing … The g rowth was driven by technology-related industries, e-commerce and research and development. In the Republic of …
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Indonesia adopts blockchain to grow music industry IP
… country’s music industry to win by integrating technology and creativity. To do so, he backs the blockchain. He is … industry in Indonesia use the internet, and particularly e-commerce, as instruments to scale up their production and …