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Telecommunications services and infrastructure underpin the fourth industrial revolution and the digital transformation that have changed the ways we work, communicate, and, essentially, live. The... (See more)

The session covered the environmental impacts of digital technologies and the potential of digital trade provisions to support effective climate action. Several proposals were made for future... (See more)

Mr Crispin Conroy (Representative to the WTO, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)) while discussing opportunities for SMEs in developing countries, looked at the impact of COVID-19 which resulted... (See more)

Moderator Ms Gita Sen (General Coordinator, DAWN) pointed out that the data flow discussion today is polarised in a global stalemate between ‘good’ and ‘bad’. In the developing world, researchers are... (See more)

Services trade has significantly increased in recent years, and currently enables much of the trade in goods. It is a value multiplier, because services provide inputs to all sectors, boosting output... (See more)

The first part of the session was dedicated to showcasing some successful businesses led by women entrepreneurs. Female entrepreneurs face some specific challenges in conducting businesses... (See more)

The discussion centred around the importance of articulating digital trade priorities of the African countries, particularly given the rapid acceleration of e-commerce post-COVID 19 globally. The... (See more)

Digital development requires a wide range of policies, from putting in place ICT infrastructure and providing affordable access, to the development of the processing and analytics capabilities that... (See more)

Ms Vivien Foster (Chief Economist, Infrastructure Vice-Presidency, World Bank Group), reviewed the World Bank World Development Report: ‘Data for Better Lives’. Foster pointed out that use of data is... (See more)

Takeaway messages The following article will explain what lawyers can do for the protection of an open, secure, and resilient internet: • International rules should be further developed with the... (See more)