Kiribati: Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

The low-lying island nation’s digital solutions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have given new impetus to its efforts to harness the development gains of information and communications technology (ICT) and e-commerce. An UNCTAD assessment of Kiribati’s e-trade readiness has recommended policy actions aimed at seizing opportunities and removing barriers to increase the country’s overall competitiveness in e-commerce and the broader digital economy.