“As Personal Advisor to the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia I have had the pleasure of working with Sven on Ministry projects that have demanded a great depth of insight and wisdom. Sven offers his services without hesitation and always with enthusiasm and passion. He has the rare skill of understanding the most complex challenges at the Ministry and offers solutions that lead to success outcomes. I feel blessed to have someone of such intellect and depth working with us at the Ministry whom I can turn to for support. During this period of Ministry reforms and Cambodia's integration into AEC 2015 led by H.E Sun Chanthol, Minister of Commerce, Sven continues to provide a vital service and is a key player within the Ministry. ”
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Today is my last day at the WTO Secretariat. After 35 years of service to the World Trade Organization (initially the GATT), it is time to turn the…
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As the world rapidly shifts towards digital commerce, the need for updated global trade regulations has never been more pressing. Nonetheless…
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Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment (DECA) for the Pacific Islands
USAID and State Department (by DAI)
The Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment (DECA), a flagship initiative of the Digital Strategy, identifies opportunities and risks in a country’s digital ecosystem to help the development, design, and implementation of USAID’s strategies, projects, and activities. It informs USAID Missions and other key decision-makers about how to better understand, work with, and support a country’s digital ecosystem.
The Pacific Islands regional DECA includes 12 Pacific Island Countries (PICs):…The Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment (DECA), a flagship initiative of the Digital Strategy, identifies opportunities and risks in a country’s digital ecosystem to help the development, design, and implementation of USAID’s strategies, projects, and activities. It informs USAID Missions and other key decision-makers about how to better understand, work with, and support a country’s digital ecosystem.
The Pacific Islands regional DECA includes 12 Pacific Island Countries (PICs): Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The report outlines key aspects of the Pacific Islands’ regional digital ecosystem and provides 12 recommendations for creating a more inclusive, safe, and enabling environment. Guided by the three USAID/Pacific Islands Strategic Framework development objectives, which include i) community resilience strengthened; ii); resilient economic growth advanced and iii) democratic governance strengthened, the DECA included desk research, consultations with USAID and the U.S. Department of State, and 108 interviews with stakeholders from civil society, academia, and the private and public sectors. -
Handbook on Investing in Cambodia
Australian DFAT and Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)
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Tuvalu National E-commerce Strategy 2023-2027
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
The National E-Commerce Strategy is built on three strategic pillars: Connectivity, Inclusivity, and Digital
Transformation. These pillars echo those found in the National Outcome 1: “Harnessing the Digital
Transformation to Improve Lives” of our National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (Te
Kete). They provide a comprehensive framework to guide our efforts in developing a robust e-commerce
ecosystem that is inclusive, secure, and sustainable. It underscores our…The National E-Commerce Strategy is built on three strategic pillars: Connectivity, Inclusivity, and Digital
Transformation. These pillars echo those found in the National Outcome 1: “Harnessing the Digital
Transformation to Improve Lives” of our National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (Te
Kete). They provide a comprehensive framework to guide our efforts in developing a robust e-commerce
ecosystem that is inclusive, secure, and sustainable. It underscores our commitment to bridging the digital divide, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, ensuring that no one is left behind, and safeguarding the privacy and security of our people in the digital realm.
The strategy sets out a range of strategic objectives and measures that will be implemented in close
partnership with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, development partners, and civil society organisations. It outlines our plans to improve internet connectivity and access in Tuvalu, foster innovation, and digital skills development, promote e-commerce entrepreneurship, enhance consumer protection, and support small businesses and communities. It also emphasizes the need to integrate e-commerce into our national policies, laws, and regulations to create an enabling environment for e-commerce businesses to thrive. -
Samoa National E-commerce Strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
Samoa launched its National E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap in Upolu on 30 September 2022. The five-year framework, which aligns to the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap and the 2050 Strategy for the Pacific Blue Continent, acknowledges that e-commerce is rapidly changing the traditional market system of the country into a digital one. It offers consumers and businesses substantial benefits, and contributes to economic diversification, revenue generation and job creation.
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Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap (2021)
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
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Bhutan Trade Integration Strategy (2021-2025), Lead Author
Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), Royal Government of Bhutan
The DTISU 2020 reviews Bhutan’s economic progress since the first DTIS. It assesses the implementation of earlier recommendations, identifies challenges encountered since the last study and considers the new economic landscape. The DTISU also builds on plans and strategies adopted by the Royal Government in recent years and takes into account Bhutan’s transition from LDC category. It provides a clear analysis of the new priorities and challenges ahead for the revival and growth of the Bhutanese…
The DTISU 2020 reviews Bhutan’s economic progress since the first DTIS. It assesses the implementation of earlier recommendations, identifies challenges encountered since the last study and considers the new economic landscape. The DTISU also builds on plans and strategies adopted by the Royal Government in recent years and takes into account Bhutan’s transition from LDC category. It provides a clear analysis of the new priorities and challenges ahead for the revival and growth of the Bhutanese economy in the face of the pandemic.
The report highlights the instrumental role of trade facilitation and trade agreements in creating favorable trading environment, with clear insights into Bhutan’s trade competitiveness factors. It also examines implications of the country’s impending transition to a middle-income country and the impacts of the pandemic on the economy.Other authorsSee publication -
Tonga Ecommerce Readiness Assessment (2020)
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat for MTED Tonga
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Samoa eTrade Readiness Assessment
UNCTAD
The e-trade readiness assessment, the 3rd in the UNCTAD e.T.Ready series, proposes a stock taking of Samoa's readiness to embrace e-commerce, along 7 policy areas. With the arrival of the submarine cable end December, internet affordability is expected to improve, and costs of access to decrease, creating numerous opportunities for Samoan SMEs in the tourism, garment and retail sectors to participate in e-commerce uptake in this Pacific Island Nation.
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Bhutan eTrade Readiness Assessment
UNCTAD
Bhutan readiness to embrace e-commerce revolution, based on in-country survey made in November 2016 across seven key policy areas
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Cambodia eTrade Readiness Assessment
UNCTAD
Cambodia readiness to embrace e-commerce revolution, based on in-country survey made in November 2016 across seven key policy areas
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Cambodia Trade in Services Assessment and Contribution to SDG
ICTSD
This project aims to enhance understanding of the opportunities offered by trade in services to advance sustainable development objectives and to empower policymakers and key stakeholders in Cambodia to take advantage of these opportunities by: i) identifying suitable opportunities within the services sector with high sustainable development potential; ii) identifying and addressing policy and regulatory barriers to service sector development; and iii) understanding how to augment supply-side…
This project aims to enhance understanding of the opportunities offered by trade in services to advance sustainable development objectives and to empower policymakers and key stakeholders in Cambodia to take advantage of these opportunities by: i) identifying suitable opportunities within the services sector with high sustainable development potential; ii) identifying and addressing policy and regulatory barriers to service sector development; and iii) understanding how to augment supply-side capacity and increase service sector competitiveness through initiatives such as Aid for Trade (AfT).
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A Practical Guide to Trade mainstreaming
UNDP
This report makes practical recommendations to governments, the private sector, civil society and development partners for enhancing the development results of trade policies and support programmes. The report builds on the analysis and experience of 14 countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe, which are integrating trade-related priorities in national planning and sectoral policies. It also provides a wealth of examples illustrating the challenges encountered, successes…
This report makes practical recommendations to governments, the private sector, civil society and development partners for enhancing the development results of trade policies and support programmes. The report builds on the analysis and experience of 14 countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe, which are integrating trade-related priorities in national planning and sectoral policies. It also provides a wealth of examples illustrating the challenges encountered, successes achieved, and lessons learned.
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French
Native or bilingual proficiency
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English
Full professional proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
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Khmer
Limited working proficiency
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Chinese
Elementary proficiency
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