How the G20 can sustainably help reshape the global trade system: A compilation of analysis

South Africa - 29 October 2018

Trade topics: Digital Trade, Regional Integration, Trade and Development

The economies of southern Africa all face significant development challenges, not helped by the fact that many of these countries are ill-prepared for the demands of the rapidly advancing digital era. Given its heterogeneous membership and therefore sensitivity towards the awkward dynamic between traditional and new technologies, the G20 is well placed to assist southern Africa in leveraging the power of the digital economy and making the transition into the future. This article provides an overview of southern Africa’s digital readiness and offers a number of practical recommendations on how the G20 might help the region effect a digital turnaround.

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