News
Global e-commerce hits $25.6 trillion - latest UNCTAD estimates
… E-commerce sales hit $25.6 trillion globally in 2018, up 8% … available estimates released today by the UN’s trade and development body, UNCTAD, at the start of its UNCTAD eWeek …
Publication
ICT Policy Review: National E-commerce Strategy for Egypt
… E-commerce is expanding rapidly in developing countries. As more goods and services are traded online, it becomes increasingly … diagnostics, policy advice and customized strategy development. Egypt is the first country to benefit from the …
Meeting
Inclusive Development and E-Commerce: Case of China
… Growth imbalance and poverty have been the major challenge for the world … provide an overview of China's experience in deployment of e-commerce and its impact on inclusive development, as well as …
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UNCTAD data highlights need to strengthen business ICT statistics
… harnessing digital opportunities for economic resilience and sustainable development has become ever more critical. To … the data shows. The share of companies engaging in e-commerce is generally lower, with around 40% of businesses …
Meeting
UNCTAD to participate in ICPEN Conference; presenting the latest developments in e-commerce
… to present the latest developments on the issue of E-commerce in the light of the United Nations Guidelines on … the General Assembly in 1985(Resolution A/C.2/54/L.24 9TH) and last revised in 1999. In doing so, experts in the First …
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Sweden contributes $480,000 to UNCTAD's work on e-commerce
… Sweden has donated $480,000 to support UNCTAD's work on e-commerce and the digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
Publication
Lesotho Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment
… Annual Growth Rate of 3.6 per cent annually since 2007 and a real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth of … mining, quarrying, textiles, and apparel. In this context, e-commerce can potentially boost economic performance and …
Meeting
E-Trade for All: Consultations on a draft call for action
… E-Trade for All Unlocking the potential of e-commerce in developing countries This event is part of … a powerful driver of economic growth, inclusive trade and job creation across the developing world. While some …
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Launch of the Côte d’Ivoire eTrade Readiness Assessment
… In collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire, UNCTAD is organizing the virtual launch of the Côte d’Ivoire e-Trade Readiness Assessment (eT Ready). The event will … the seven policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce development. It will offer also a platform for key …
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Trade and Development Board, 70th executive session
… Report of the Working Party on the Strategic Framework and the Programme Budget on its eighty-first session. … Report of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on E-commerce and the Digital Economy. Report of the …