Tag: Services Trade

The Digital Protocol in the AfCFTA and the JSI on E-Commerce

15 November 2024 | Online | 14.00-15.00 CET
Trade, Webinar | Tags: Africa, Digital Economy, Services Trade, Trade Governance
This webinar series will bring together experts on digital trade and development, trade law, digital infrastructure and stakeholders from business and trade policy makers to explore how developing countries, particularly in Africa, can benefit from open and well-regulated digital services markets. ... continue reading

The Importance of Bringing the WTO Joint Initiative on E-commerce Over the Finishing Line

17 July 2024 | Online | 10.00-11.00 am (CET)
Trade, Webinar | Tags: Digital Economy, Services Trade, WTO
There is no doubt that global e-commerce and related cross-border data flows require governance to ensure cyber security and privacy. Interoperable rules and regulations across the globe would substantially ease the cost of trade in digitally enabled services for everyone. ... continue reading

Technical Standards in Services and Trade Governance

| 8 May 2024
Trade, Blog | Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, International Standards, Services Trade, Trade Governance
Standards can potentially resolve the trade-off between regulatory certainty and space for innovation, provided they are recognized and accepted by law enforcement bodies. ... continue reading

Services in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

| 30 October 2023
Trade, Working Papers | Tags: EU, India, Services Trade, Telecommunications, Trade Agreements
EU and India have common objectives to lead the digital transition in an inclusive and sustainable manner while safeguarding privacy, security and competition. ... continue reading

The Case for International Digital Standards for Interoperability of Trade in Digital Services

, , , and | 4 August 2023
Trade, Policy Briefs | Tags: Data Governance, Digital Economy, International Standards, Services Trade
Divergences in standards add compliance costs and limit the ability of businesses, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, to connect across borders and reap the benefits from scale and access to technology. ... continue reading