Abstract: This document presents an overview of the state of electronic commerce in the world and identifies the challenges and opportunities facing developing countries in participating in global e-commerce. It examines sectoral and cross-sectoral issues, including fiscal and legal aspects of e-commerce and e-commerce in transport and financial services. It describes the existing international digital divide between developed and developing countries, using Africa as a case study. It finally proposes an agenda for action to promote electronic commerce for development. [English only]
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International Institute for Trade and Developement : UNCTAD Collection