UN/CEFACT adopts strategy to maximise contribution of Electronic Business Tools to the Sustainable Development Goals
The role of trade as a powerful engine for development is well recognised, including within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Electronic business tools and trade facilitation have a key supporting role to play by providing effective, efficient and accessible solutions to reduce trade barriers; increase trade competitiveness; and support related environmental and social objectives within the SDGs. At its annual Plenary on 22 April 2016, the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), which…