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Xiangchen Zhang

The author is the Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
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Options for LDCs to Boost Digital Trade

Published On: March 8, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Xiangchen Zhang

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 traditional trade. LDCs tend to benefit the most from this cost reduction.