INFORMATION ECONOMY REPORT 2015 Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing Countries Torbjörn Fredriksson (torbjorn.fredriksson@unctad.org)

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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 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

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.

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

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

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

Wider scope for inclusive e-commerce Improved connectivity in developing countries Mobile telephony, Internet use and social media Reduced barriers 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

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

UNCTAD.org/CyberlawTracker Source: UNCTAD.

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

Download it free of charge at 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