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.

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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 trade inclusion in the least developed countries
Chapter 10: Public-private priorities for aid for trade in the digital era
Chapter 11: Financing connectivity
Chapter 12: Aid for inclusive trade and poverty reduction
Aid for Trade country profiles
Profiles by country
Statistical Notes and Annexes (including Aid for Trade key data)