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Information Economy Report 2013: The Cloud Economy and Developing Countries

The Cloud Economy and Developing Countries

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: January 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

The Information Economy Report 2013 contributes a nuanced appraisal of the potential role and value of cloud computing in developing and transition economies. It does so by looking at three main areas...

The Information Economy Report 2013 contributes a nuanced appraisal of the potential role and value of cloud computing in developing and transition economies. It does so by looking at three main areas...


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Information Economy Report 2015: Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing Countries

Unlocking the Potential of E-commerce for Developing Countries

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: May 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is rapidly transforming the way in which enterprises are interacting among each other as well as with consumers and governments. Despite important potential benefits...

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is rapidly transforming the way in which enterprises are interacting among each other as well as with consumers and governments. Despite important potential benefits...


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Information Economy Report 2017

Digitalization, Trade and Development

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: January 2018, PDF: December 2017 )

The Information Economy Report 2017 analyzes the evolving digital economy and its implications for trade and development. While these are still early days of the digital economy, it is already clear...

The Information Economy Report 2017 analyzes the evolving digital economy and its implications for trade and development. While these are still early days of the digital economy, it is already clear...


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Information Economy Report 2006

The Development Perspective

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: December 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

The present edition of the Report provides unique data on the adoption of ICT by enterprises in developing countries. It also explores ICT policy options in a developing-country context and proposes a...

The present edition of the Report provides unique data on the adoption of ICT by enterprises in developing countries. It also explores ICT policy options in a developing-country context and proposes a...


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Information Economy Report 2005

E-Commerce and Development

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: December 2005, PDF: December 2005 )

This Report illustrates the vigorous efforts being undertaken by many developing countries to catch up with their more developed partners in the dissemination and use of ICT. However, it also shows...

This Report illustrates the vigorous efforts being undertaken by many developing countries to catch up with their more developed partners in the dissemination and use of ICT. However, it also shows...


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Information Economy Report 2009

Trends and Outlook in Turbulent Times

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: November 2009, PDF: November 2009 )

The Information Economy Report 2009: Trends and Outlook in Turbulent Times (IER 2009) is the fourth in a series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report...

The Information Economy Report 2009: Trends and Outlook in Turbulent Times (IER 2009) is the fourth in a series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report...


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Information Economy Report 2011

ICTs as an Enabler for Private Sector Development

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: February 2012, PDF: February 2012 )

One of the few monitoring global trends related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a development perspective, this publication is a valuable reference for policymakers in...

One of the few monitoring global trends related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a development perspective, this publication is a valuable reference for policymakers in...


Turnkey Plants and Project Engineering Services

A Handbook for Exporters from Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...

This Guidebook on export development of turnkey projects reviews turnkey plant services offering export potential. It covers such subjects as selected markets worldwide; information needs and services...


Dried/Dehydrated Tropical Fruit

A Survey of Major Markets

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...

This publication presents a market study on dried or dehydrated tropical fruit reviewing world market situation and, for countries covered, gives comments and data on supply and demand. It also...


Tropical Nuts

A Study of Market Opportunities in the United Kingdom

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...

This study of market situation and outlook for nuts (Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts and groundnuts), in the United Kingdom covers: supply and demand aspects; consumer preferences...


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Information Economy Report 2010

ICTs, Enterprises and Poverty Alleviation

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: November 2010, PDF: November 2010 )

The Information Economy Report 2010: ICT, Enterprises and Poverty Alleviation is the fifth in the flagship series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). As one...

The Information Economy Report 2010: ICT, Enterprises and Poverty Alleviation is the fifth in the flagship series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). As one...


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Information Economy Report 2012

The Software Industry and Developing Countries

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: June 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

The IER 2012 highlights the growing importance of the software industry for developing countries, building on earlier UNCTAD work on the promotion of the ICT sector in general and the software...

The IER 2012 highlights the growing importance of the software industry for developing countries, building on earlier UNCTAD work on the promotion of the ICT sector in general and the software...


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Information Economy Report 2007-2008

Science and Technology for Development - The New Paradigm of ICT

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report (IER)
( Print: February 2008, PDF: February 2008 )

The world economy is increasingly driven by technological innovations. UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2007-2008 analyses the current and potential contributions of information and communications...

The world economy is increasingly driven by technological innovations. UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2007-2008 analyses the current and potential contributions of information and communications...


Public International Law

A Selective Bibliography

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 1995 )

A distinctive bibliography prepared by the Dag Hammarskjold Library of the United Nations. This book provides an invaluable compilation of sources of information on public international law. It...

A distinctive bibliography prepared by the Dag Hammarskjold Library of the United Nations. This book provides an invaluable compilation of sources of information on public international law. It...


Fruit Juices

A Study of Selected Markets in Central and Eastern Europe

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study on fruit juices in Eastern Europe, with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, gives an overview of world trade. It reviews supply and demand, imports and...

This market study on fruit juices in Eastern Europe, with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, gives an overview of world trade. It reviews supply and demand, imports and...


Survey of China's Foreign Trade

An Analysis of China's Export and Import Data at the Enterprise Level

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication reviews the role of different types of enterprises in the development of China's foreign trade sector. It covers types of trade (ordinary and processing trade) and related customs...

This publication reviews the role of different types of enterprises in the development of China's foreign trade sector. It covers types of trade (ordinary and processing trade) and related customs...


Fruit Juices

a Study of Selected Markets in Asia

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study on fruit juices in Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea and, Singapore gives an overview of the world trade. For each country it reviews supply and demand, imports and exports, market...

This market study on fruit juices in Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea and, Singapore gives an overview of the world trade. For each country it reviews supply and demand, imports and exports, market...


Poland

A Partner for Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This Guide is aimed at developing countries' traders. It discusses Polish foreign trade structure; surveys import trends and prospects for product groups of interest to developing countries; reviews...

This Guide is aimed at developing countries' traders. It discusses Polish foreign trade structure; surveys import trends and prospects for product groups of interest to developing countries; reviews...


Rubber Products

An Overview of Major Markets and Opportunities for Developing Countries

Series: Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This market study aimed at exporters in developing countries presents an overview of the international market and discusses possibility for the expansion of South-South trade. It also examines the...

This market study aimed at exporters in developing countries presents an overview of the international market and discusses possibility for the expansion of South-South trade. It also examines the...