Focal Points from developing countries and regional organizations partnering with the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Programme of UNCTAD will participate in the eTrade Capacity Building Workshop. This activity is part of the eTrade Implementation Support Mechanism (ISM) and is organized back-to-back with the meeting of the 9th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on E-commerce and the Digital Economy (11-13 May 2026).
The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in in-depth discussions on key topics with experts and practitioners, from UNCTAD and other development partners, including eTrade for all partners. Thematic sessions will cover: i) Implementing Indirect Taxation and Revenue Collection Systems relevant for Digital Trade, ii) Coordinated Action, Results Monitoring, and Sustainable and Integrated Financing for E-Commerce and Digital Trade Reforms, iii) The Future of Digital Trade – WTO MC14 Outcomes and Regional Pathways for Developing Countries.
Since 2020, UNCTAD’s eTrade ISM has supported developing and least developed countries, along with regional organizations, in strengthening their capacities to design and implement e-commerce and digital trade reforms identified through eTrade Readiness Assessments and in national and regional E-commerce Strategies. The ISM aims to foster knowledge sharing and skills enhancement, peer-learning and South–South cooperation, as well as connections across the eTrade community.
