Promoting trade, inclusiveness and connectivity for sustainable development.
Trade connectivity is critical for economic growth, inclusiveness and sustainable development. Physical connectivity enables the movement of goods and services to local and global markets while digital connectivity is vital in today’s trade environment. Yet, the Internet remains inaccessible for 3.9 billion people globally, many of whom live in the least-developed countries. This report describes how digital connectivity helps connect MSMEs to international trade opportunities and how Aid for Trade addresses digital connectivity barriers . Download by chapter Foreword and Executive Summary Chapter 1 : Overview Chapter 2: Setting the scene Chapter 3: Digital connectivity and trade logistics Chapter 4: The contribution of services trade policies Chapter 5: Spanning the Internet divide to drive development Chapter 6: Improving the e-trade environment Chapter 7: Harnessing e-commerce for sustainable development Chapter 8: Closing the small business and gender gap Chapter 9: Promoting tra...
