Information Economy Report 2015

Information Economy Report examines electronic commerce, and shows in detail how information and communications technologies can be harnessed to support economic growth and sustainable development. The Information Economy Report 2015 highlights how some of the greatest dynamism in electronic commerce can be found in developing countries, but that potential is far from fully realised. The report examines opportunities and challenges faced by enterprises in developing countries that wish to access and use e-commerce. It highlights that latest market trends, benchmarks country performances with the UNCTAD E-commerce index, reviews examples of e-commerce in rural areas and low-income countries, addresses relevant legal issues and provides policy recommendations.

Source: http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ier2015_en.pdf