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WTO Work Programme on e-commerce Post-MC13 with a Focus on Development

Publish Date: 
23 Sep 2024

On 17 September 2024, the World Trade Organization (WTO) advised that in the first meeting on the e-commerce work programme since the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, the new facilitator of the work programme, had heard members' views on how to proceed with the programme to take account of the development issues raised by WTO members.

The WTO members discussed the proposals submitted by the Least-developed Countries Group in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Group, and Cambodia.

The discussions highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide and facilitating investment aimed at enhancing access to physical and digital infrastructure, such as electricity and internet broadband. Members noted the need to put in place the necessary regulatory frameworks and standards.

Another area of importance underscored by members was the need for training and capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing digital skills for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in developing economies and preparing them to engage in e-commerce. The WTO members proposed a mapping exercise to collect capacity-building initiatives undertaken by other organisations.

They noted that the WTO should continue to use its convening power to invite relevant international organisations and other stakeholders to discuss various topics under the work programme. 

The Ambassador reminded members that the work to be undertaken in the coming months was aimed at presenting recommendations for action at the next WTO Ministerial Conference, in line with the MC13 decision. Ambassador Brown noted that a session on 07 October 2024 would focus on training and capacity building.

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