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WSIS Forum 2015 28 May 2015

INFORMATION ECONOMY REPORT 2015 Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing Countries Torbjörn Fredriksson (torbjorn.fredriksson@unctad.org) Chief, ICT Analysis Section, UNCTAD. WSIS Forum 2015 28 May 2015. Implications of E-commerce. Access global value chains

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WSIS Forum 2015 28 May 2015

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  1. INFORMATION ECONOMY REPORT 2015Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing CountriesTorbjörn Fredriksson(torbjorn.fredriksson@unctad.org)Chief, ICT Analysis Section, UNCTAD WSIS Forum 2015 28 May 2015

  2. Implications of E-commerce • Access global value chains • Access to markets/exports • Access to suppliers/imports • Higher productivity • More competition • Greater consumer choice • Job creation • Risk of fraud • Costs of adaptation • Risk of crowding out • Risk of losing tax revenue • Risk of job losses • Risk of widening divides

  3. B2B by far the largest part of e-commerce Global B2B and B2C global revenues, 2012-13 Source: UNCTAD estimates based on national sources, eMarketer, and others.

  4. B2C e-commerce growing fastespecially in emerging economies B2C e-commerce sales, by region, 2013 and 2018 ($ billions) Source: eMarketer, July 2014.

  5. 10 Largest B2C markets, 2013 Source: UNCTAD, based on national sources as indicated in the IER2015. * 2012.

  6. Share of individuals purchasing online 2013Large variation across countries Source: UNCTAD, based on Eurostat, ITU and national data (in red).

  7. Wider scope for inclusive e-commerce • Improvedconnectivity in developing countries • Mobile telephony, Internet use and social media • Reducedbarriers to entry • New e-commerce applications and platforms • New e-commerce services • New payment solutions • Rise of many new e-commerce companies in the South

  8. UNCTAD B2C E-commerce Index 2014Top 10 economies, by region Source: UNCTAD.

  9. UNCTAD.org/CyberlawTracker Source: UNCTAD.

  10. Tailored strategies and policies needed • Policy emphasis needs to be adapted to each country • Starting point: assessment of strengths and weaknesses • Engage relevant stakeholders • Improve ICT infrastructure • Facilitate e-payments • Develop skills to harness e-commerce • Promote government use of e-services • Develop relevant indicators and collect data • Monitor and evaluate 10

  11. Content • Review of global and regional trends • UNCTAD B2C E-commerce Index • New evidence on the economic impact of e-commerce • Global mapping of cyberlaws • E-commerce by small and rural enterprises in developing countries • Case studies • Policy recommendations Download it free of charge at unctad.org/ier

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