Tag: E-Commerce
tralac’s Daily News Selection
28 Feb 17 NewsCFTA negotiations update, @CK_Knebel: H.E. Acyl @AUTradeIndustry opens CFTA workshop on tariff modalities & thanks @UNCTAD for support & highlights proposed joint work on N...
tralac’s Daily News Selection
20 Feb 17 NewsDiarise: launch of the Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Africa 2016 (23 February, Freetown)
ECA statutory documents, prepared for the Conference of Ministers 20...
Cross-border e-commerce is one of the fastest growth opportunities in retail, according to DHL report
20 Feb 17 NewsCross-border online retail predicted to grow at twice the rate of domestic e-commerce (CAGR: 25%) until 2020; retailers can grow 60% faster with a premium service offering
DHL Exp...
Technology and innovation
04 Jan 17 ThemesInnovation and new technologies are key drivers of economic growth in today’s globalised economy. Promoting innovation has thus become a critical regional and national policy obj...
UNCTAD launches its 2016 Handbook of Statistics
19 Dec 16 NewsThe Handbook includes a wealth of data for analysis of international trade, investment, or development.
Presented in English and French, the annual Handbook provides users – pol...
WTO Public Forum debates role of digital economy in facilitating inclusive trade
29 Sep 16 NewsThe digital economy can create opportunities for inclusive trade but the right conditions must be in place for it to flourish, speakers at the WTO Public Forum stressed. Over 20 se...
E-trade and electronic payments
20 Jul 16 DiscussionAshly Hope, tralac Research Advisor, comments on the launch of the e-Trade for All initiative at UNCTAD 14 and the opportunities for e-commerce development in Africa
On 18 July th...
Bringing SMEs onto the e-commerce highway
31 May 16 NewsITC publication explores transformative effect of e-commerce sets out challenges and opportunities for SMEs
E-commerce across borders is transforming the business world in develop...
Data protection regulations and international data flows: Implications for trade and development
19 Apr 16 NewsData protection frameworks must be compatible with international data flows for developing countries to benefit from the global digital economy
National and regional legal framewo...