Xiangchen Zhang

African nations and the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs) have much to gain from the development of new “green” value chains and a global surge in services trade.

Digital trade can help level the playing field between LDCs and higher-income countries. For example, engaging in e-commerce through international platforms can allow exporters in all countries to build visibility for their goods among geographically distant consumers more cheaply than via tradition...