The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Development Partners Sub-committee took place on 15 August 2024, marking a significant milestone in the effort to streamline and coordinate e-commerce development across the Blue Pacific. The Pacific E-commerce Initiative, launched in 2018, aims to advance e-commerce in the region. The Forum Trade Ministers in 2021 endorsed the […]

The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Private Sector Sub-committee on 22 March 2024 marked a significant milestone in coordinating e-commerce development initiatives across the Blue Pacific region. Under the leadership of Mr Howard Politini, Board Chair of the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO), the Sub-committee highlighted the need for a governance mechanism to

During the UNCTAD eWeek in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 4-8, 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) officially become founding partners of the Pacific E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom), paving the way to strengthened collaboration for e-commerce development in the Pacific. The

The Pacific was under the spotlight at the UNCTAD eWeek from December 4-8, 2023, in Geneva, showcasing a regional approach to enhancing trade through technology and connectivity. Centre stage at the UNCTAD eWeek was taken with two High-level sessions featuring ‘A Regional Approach to E-commerce and Digital Trade in the Pacific’ and ‘Donor Roundtable –

A significant moment in history of E-commerce development in the Pacific region unfolded today as the Commonwealth Secretariat becomes the first to sign the Statement of Intent for the Pacific Regional E-commerce Alliance, also known as PacifEcom. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s commitment to supporting e-commerce development in the Pacific is exemplified through this historic step. PacifEcom

UNCTAD eWeek: Shaping Our Digital Future with Global Insights From 4 to 8 December 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the next edition of the eWeek. Digitalisation is one of the most influential mega-trends that will affect development outcomes in the short and medium term and determine our future.

In July 2023, the Pacific E-commerce Committee (PEC) approved the terms of reference of two sub-committees through an out-of-session decision. The newly approved Private Sector E-commerce Sub-committee and the Development Partners E-commerce Sub-committee mark a significant advancement in the governance structure that supports the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap (the Strategy). With 54 measures,

The Pacific Blue Continent became a torchbearer in expanding the wealth of knowledge of the digital economy as the first-ever regional edition of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) flagship Digital Economy Report  was launched on 16 February at the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva. The Digital Economy Report: Pacific Edition 2022 highlights

A significant milestone was reached on 2 December 2022 with the inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Committee. This event marked a major achievement for the Pacific E-commerce Initiative by establishing a dedicated forum aimed at accelerating e-commerce readiness in the Pacific region. Guided by the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap, the Committee is

The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative has gained a new member. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has formalised its engagements with the initiative, raising the membership to 35 partners. As the latest member of eTrade for all, PIF will contribute to bridging the gap on e-commerce learning and knowledge in the region and share the Pacific experiences with

A comprehensive Pacific E-commerce Dataset is now online through a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Pacific Community (SPC) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The dataset aims to assist Pacific Governments and businesses in making well-informed decisions regarding national and regional policymaking. The Pacific dataset on ecommerce is