Aid 4 Trade - Stocktaking Event 2021 | Global and regional implications of COVID-19 on E-Commerce

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the global trade and e-commerce landscape? UNCTAD, the United Nations regional commissions, and relevant partners of the eTrade for all initiative present major findings on the impacts, the challenges, and the way forward for recovery.


The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformations. Digital solutions are increasingly needed to continue some of the economic and social activities remotely. They have been critical for telemedicine, telework and online education, not least to keep alive our social ties in times of physical distancing.

E-commerce has also been experiencing a spike in growth in developing countries, with long-term implications. However, unless adequately addressed, existing digital divides are likely to result in even greater inequalities.

Against this background, a group of eTrade for all partners joined forces and produced a major study on the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce and digital trade. This event offers a targeted dialogue to unveil its main findings at the global level complemented by the sharing of experiences at the regional level.

Event Links
https://etradeforall.org/event....s/global-and-regiona
https://www.wto.org/english/tr....atop_e/devel_e/a4t_e