外贸培训混合学习战略：促进非洲、加勒比及亚洲和太平洋小岛屿发展中国家的数字经济

© 2025, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do The designations employed and the presentation of material on any map in this work do not implythe expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal Mention of any firm or licensed process does not imply the endorsement of the United Nations. This publication has not been formally edited. Acknowledgements This report was prepared by the team of the UNCTAD TrainForTrade programme. The team, ledby Mark Assaf, includes Dominique Chantrel, Gonzalo Ayala, Maria Luz Jaureguiberry, TomaszKulaga, Johanna Bruehlmann, Janjarang Kijtikhun, Mika Jouhki, Liliane Rose Flour and Isha The project under which this report is produced,TrainForTrade blended learning strategy toboost the digital economy in small island developing States of Africa, the Caribbean and Asiaand the Pacific (2022–2025), was implemented by the UNCTAD TrainForTrade programmein collaboration with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP),Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), United Nations Economic The project was financed by the United Nations Development Account (Tranche 14). The project received support from the following experts: Anu Peltola, Benny Salo, Laura Cyron,Dominic Leong, Thierry Coulet and Dan Svantesson (UNCTAD); Markie Muryawan (UNSD); LucaCastellani (UNCITRAL); Witada Anukoonwattaka (UNESCAP); Tanya Rang (Rajah & Tann); DanielWong Hoe Han (Boston Consulting Group); and Dan Jerker B. Svantesson (Bond University,Australia). Table of contents 1. Introduction...................................................................................... 1Small Island Developing States...................................................................................... 22. Development measures.................................................................... 33. Needs assessment (2022)................................................................. 54. Three special courses on the digital economy (2023–2025)........... 75. Policy recommendations.................................................................. 9Digital identity for trade and development..................................................................... 9Legal aspects of e-commerce...................................................................................... 10Statistics on the digital economy, e-commerce and digital trade................................ 11 1. Introduction TrainForTrade blended learning strategy toboost the digital economy in Small IslandDeveloping States of Africa, the Caribbeanand Asia and the Pacific (2022–2025)1wasa project that empowered SIDS to adopt The project was structured inthree different components: •Digital identity for tradeand development•Legal aspects of e-commerce Trade policiescan strengthenresilience •Improve understanding of legal andpractical aspects of the digital economy•Strengthen capacities in designingdigital economy policies and developingdigital authentication methods This document summarizes the project’sbackground, describes the three specialcourses and their outcomes, andpresents 18 policy recommendations Small Island Developing States Scattered across the globe and facingsimilar challenges, the 39 Small IslandDeveloping States (SIDS) can benefit fromdigital technologies and their application SIDS face similar social, economic,and environmental challenges primarily •smallness•remoteness•vulnerability to external shocks The benefits of e-trade extend to crucialsocial issues, including the protectionof human rights, the empowerment ofwomen, and the inclusion of minorities. SIDS havespecial These characteristics have numerousconsequences, including volatility ineconomic growth, limited opportunitiesfor the private sector, the significant roleof the public sector in the economy, andhigh costs for services, transportation,energy, infrastructure, and communication. Digital trade requires investments andsolid infrastructure to ensure everyone hasreliable and affordable internet access. Thischallenge is particularly critical in SIDS.Due to their geographic isolation and lackof resources, many SIDS currently face 2. Development measures SIDShave stated that traditional development measures are Remotenesscomplicatese-government The UN’s new Multidimensional VulnerabilityIndex (MVI)2recognizes the difficulty inassessing countries’ development andwell-being. It highlights how externalshocks and stressors affect the sustainable The United Nations E-GovernmentDevelopment Index (EGDI)3is acomposite measure of three key factorsof e-government: the provision of onlineservices, telecommunication connectivity,and human capacity. The EGDI for SIDS The UN E-Participation Index (EPI)4isan important tool that highlights howgovernments connect with their citizensthrough d