This paper examines how artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, and digital trade are reshaping global trade systems and what these changes mean for Africa in general and particularly for Nigeria. These three elements now sit at the centre of…
With the rapid advancement of corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, it is crucial to examine their effects on China’s pursuit of ‘New Quality Productive Forces’ from both efficiency-driven and innovation-driven perspectives.…
The accelerated development of digital trade has emerged as a pivotal driver of international commerce and economic expansion, catalyzing structural transformations in global trade patterns and profound supply chain realignments while exerting novel…
With the increasingly prominent role of digital trade in international commerce, digital trade rules have become a focal point for nations worldwide. Currently, multilateral negotiations on digital trade rules are progressing slowly, prompting…
Against the backdrop of the rapid rise of the digital economy, digital services trade has emerged with enormous development potential. This study selects panel data from 2008 to 2021 between China and 65 Belt and Road Initiative countries as the…
In recent years, China's digital trade has experienced rapid growth. According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2022, the scale of China's trade in services that can be delivered digitally…
In early May, India and the United Kingdom (UK) announced the conclusion of their free trade agreement (FTA), touted as the most comprehensive trade deal India has ever signed. While the full text of the agreement has yet to be released, it is clear…
The chapter investigates the link between access to finance and the adoption of e-commerce among micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Mauritius. Though digital trade is viewed as a significant tool in enhancing enterprises’…
This study investigates the relationship between ESG performance and economic growth in BRICS nations from 2000 to 2020, aiming to understand how ESG practices influence development trajectories. By integrating economic theories with relevant…
El documento se centra en proporcionar un análisis comprensivo de las regulaciones, iniciativas y mejores prácticas actuales para fomentar el uso ético y responsable de la inteligencia artificial en el comercio digital. Especialmente en países…