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8 February 2021
Digitalization a critical accelerator of sustainable development goals, says President Kenyatta at ABF2021
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, on Monday passionately delivered an inspiring keynote address during the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) fourth African Business Forum, emphasizing the...

5 February 2021
Key takeaways on digital currency from The Davos Agenda
Digital currencies are poised to have an impact on the financial system; about 86% of central banks are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of central...

5 February 2021
E-commerce negotiations: Members finalise “clean text” on unsolicited commercial messages
At the first meeting of the year on e-commerce negotiations, held on 5 February, co-convenor Ambassador George Mina (Australia) commended WTO members for finalizing a...

4 February 2021
Regulating for resilience: Reigniting ICT markets and economies post-COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless spread, governments, regulators, academics, and the global information and communication technology (ICT) community keep rethinking policy and regulatory...

2 February 2021
How can mobile government (mGov) work in developing countries?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, many digitally advanced governments such as Austria have stepped up access to public services via mobile phones. Their...

2 February 2021
Online Aid for Trade event to examine the impact of COVID-19 on developing countries
The WTO will host an online event on 23-25 March to explore the trade-related challenges faced by developing countries in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....

1 February 2021
2021: The emergence of digital foreign policy
In November 2020, Switzerland introduced its Digital Foreign Policy Strategy, marking a new phase in its efforts to shape the governance of digital issues. For decades,...