UNCTAD: eTReady – Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessments of Least Developed Countries

This programme assists least developing countries (LDCs) in assessing their e-commerce readiness so they can better engage in and benefit from e-commerce. The assessment process focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified. The gaps can then be addressed through collaborative public and private partnerships.

The aim is to help LDCs take stock of their ICT and e-commerce capabilities and formulate a strategy to overcome barriers and bottlenecks to the growth of digital trade.

To discover, read and download the various eTrade Readiness Assessments already conducted please visit the Meet the beneficiaries section (under the Achievements section below).

Key findings

Based on the key learnings of the assessments finalized so far, the following fact sheets are now available with a summary of the key findings and policy recommendations.

• General fact sheets based on the 10 first assessments to discover here:

Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Samoa, Senegal, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu :

E-Commerce Readiness Assessment and Strategy

ICT Infrastructure and Services

Payment Solutions

Trade Logistics and Trade Facilitation

Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

E-Commerce Skills Development

Access to Financing

• Key findings and recommandations from the African LDCs assessments to discover here:

• Policy Impact Notes: A summary of key findings and recommendations found in the 18 Assessments carried out so far.

• Policy Impact Notes: A summary of key findings and recommendations of  the eTReadies of land-locked developing countries (November 2019)

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