Development impact of information technology in trade facilitation : a study by the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade
Date
2011
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
ARTNeT, United Nations ESCAP
Abstract
Simplifying trade procedures and making them more transparent has been identified as a way to make international trade more inclusive, as well as facilitating engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises in import and export activities. The study of differential impacts of trade facilitation (TF) measures, particularly those applying ICT on small and large firms is also essential. Case studies on the impact of information technology in trade facilitation on small and medium-sized enterprises were conducted in 5 countries at different levels of development and spanning the Southeast, East and South Asian subregions. Analysis and findings from the country case studies are presented.
Description
item.page.type
Book
item.page.format
Keywords
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, TRADE FACILITATION, GLOBALIZATION, ICT, SMALL ENTERPRISES, KOREA, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA, PHILIPPINES, CARGO, CARGO CLEARANCE, CUSTOMS AUTOMATION, E-TRADE, E-COMMERCE, SMALL SCALE INDUSTRY, PORTS, FOREIGN INVESTMENT, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES, FAR EAST ASIA