加速数字和绿色转型 发展中国家案例研究集

Compendiumof CaseStudies fromDeveloping Countries Technical paper ABOUTTHEPAPER Anchored in the Initiative on International Trade and EconomicCooperation Framework for Digital Economy and GreenDevelopment, this report presents good practices in digitaleconomy and green development, drawing on the case studiesacross countries,industries, and sectors.Ithighlights how contextdriven, needs-based initiatives, ranging from renewable energyand smart agriculture to digitalization and sustainablemanufacturing,can drive inclusive, resilient, and environmentallysustainable growth. The paper aims to provide actionable insightsfor policymakers, businesses, and development stakeholdersseeking to advance digital and green solutions globally. Disclaimer: This technical paper has not been edited by ITC. Theviews and opinions expressed in this paper are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the IntematlonalTrade Centre. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This compendium was developed by Youqing Lin, Trade Analyst(ITC), under the supervision of Quan Zhao, Senior ProgrammeManager (ITC), The authors extend their sincere appreciation to all whocontributed to the development and production of this reportCases were collected and contributed by the China Chamber ofCommerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products andArts-Crafts, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import andExport of Machinery and Electronic Products, the China Chambeof Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles, the ChinaInternational Contractors Association, and the Global EnergyInterconnection Development and Cooperation Organization fortheir valuable inputs and collaboration. CONTENTSTABLEQF About the paperAcknowledgementIntroduction 010205 PILLAR1] 08 Create an Open and Safe Environment for Digital Trade09Strategic Planning: Brazil's Digital Transformation Strategy10Leave no one behind: WTO-World Bank Digital Trade for Africa Initiative12 PILLAR2 Improve Trade Facilitation14Expediting Trade through Electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs)14ePhyto: GeNS in Sri Lanka15 PILLAR 3 17 Overcome the Digital Divide18 Ethiopia-Djibouti Cross-Border Water Supply Project18Clean Electricity in Suriname19Rural e-commerce: Smart Oranges in Zigui County21Empowering MSMEs: ITCs Digital Moonshot22 PILLAR 4 24 Enhance Consumer Trust25Disclosure and Transparency: Digitalization of Supply Chain in Textile and Apparel Industry25 PILLAR 5 Create a Good Policy Environment for Promoting Green Development28 Chile's Energia+Mujer Initiative to address gender gaps in energy sector28Food Security: the International Rice Research Institute enhancing rice cultivation and rice science31China-Pakistan Wind Power Project32 PILLAR6 Strengthen Trade Cooperation to Promote Green and Sustainable Development34Rural Development: Photovoltaic Sheep34Sustainable Tourism: The Red Sea Project36Capacity building for strengthening automotive value chains in Thailand and Viet Nam37 PILLAR7 Encourage Green Technology and Service Exchange and Investment Cooperation40Low Carbon Lifestyle: Ant Forest40Global Renewable-energy Exploitation Analysis (GREAN)41Preventing deforestation: biodegradable Innovation in Manufacturing42 44Endnotes46Reference49 INTRODUCTION The digital transformation has become a defining force of global economy, reshaping industries andsocieties at an unprecedented pace. The number of Internet users increased from 1 billion in 2005 to 5.5billion in 2024, rising from 16% to 68% of the world's population'. Driven by breakthroughs in artificialintelligence, blockchain, and big data, digitalization is reshaping nearly every aspect of economic activity. Globally, digital trade expanded from S4.59 trillion in 2020 to $7.23 trllion in 2024, growing at an averageannual rate of 12.1%, outpacing overall global trade growth of 9.7%°. The digital economy is projected toexpand further in the coming years, an estimated 70% of new value created over the next decade will bebased on digitally enabled platform business models : However, significant disparities persist. Only 27% of the population in low-income countries have access tothe Internet, compared to 93% in high-income countries*, Although digital connectivity has been rapidlyimproving in recent years, at an annual rate of 8.5%°, the digital divide remains significant and potentiallymarkets continue to lead the global digital transformation, while many developing economies faceconstraints in basic infrastructure, uneven connectivity. limited access to finance and technology.regulatory complexities, and varying levels of digital literacy. Addressing these challenges presents asignificant opportunity for inclusive growth. In parallel, the shift toward green development has emerged as another major global trend. The world'sper-capita use of natural resources is projected to rise by 70% by 2050, which can cause a significantgreen energy transition, carbon emissions reduction, and green financing works for devel