Progress

Find out where we are with our Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy

Select a Category Overall Strategy Key Priority Areas Strategic Outputs Measures Select a Strategic Output 1.1. National E-commerce strategies are developed and implemented in FICs, which are built on domestic consensus and inspired by the Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap. 1.2. Statistics on E-commerce are available to inform national and regional policymaking of FICs and the formulation of donor-funded programmes. 1.3. E-commerce potential and opportunities in the Pacific are visible and recognized internationally. 2.1. International connectivity is expanded and strengthened across the Pacific. 2.2. Supply of general and last-mile domestic connectivity is expanded across the Pacific. 2.3. Demand for connectivity is stimulated across the Pacific. 3.1. Trade procedures relevant to cross-border E-commerce are digitized and harmonized across FICs. 3.2. Logistics systems relevant to E-commerce are strengthened and their cost to business reduced. 3.3. Postal readiness for E-commerce has increased. 3.4. Accessibility of E-commerce platforms has increased. 4.1. E-commerce-related laws are made or amended based on UNCITRAL model laws as best international standard, plus other best international practices. 4.2. International agreements on E-commerce benefitting FICs are negotiated and concluded. 5.1. Non-bank digital payment solutions for E-commerce are deployed across the Pacific. 5.2. Business-friendly digital payment solutions spearheaded by commercial banks and Mobile Network Operators are integrated in E-commerce ecosystem. 6.1. The regional innovation/start-up ecosystem for E-commerce business ventures is strengthened. 6.2. Digital skills are enhanced for all. 7.1. Availability of risk sharing facilities and blended finance solutions has increased for E-commerce players (marketplace, vendors, merchants). 7.2. Alternative sources of finance for E-commerce ventures have been mainstreamed in access to finance solutions and are promoted regionally. Select a Measure 1.1.1 Develop national E-commerce strategies in all FICs built on the model of the regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap 1.1.2 Establish a Pacific E-commerce Committee and national E-commerce committees modelled on the regional body to strengthen cooperation between government institutions, regulatory bodies and leading private sector partners 1.1.3 Establish digital economy or E-commerce business associations in all FICs and at regional level to foster collaboration between companies, offer services, and advocate private sector interests on E-commerce 1.1.4 Create an alliance of regional organizations, industry leaders and development partners (PacifEcom Alliance) to galvanize support, innovation and Public Private Partnerships for E-commerce development 1.2.1 Establish a regional collection, production, compilation and dissemination mechanism for E-commerce statistics 1.2.2 Produce Digital Economy Reports for the Pacific 1.3.1 Establish a .pacific (DotPacific) sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) for businesses, organizations and individuals from the region. 1.3.2 Launch a Pacific E-commerce Portal providing information on how to operate an E-commerce business, pre-requisites on access to payment gateways, E-commerce supporting programs, initiatives and development partners funded projects. 2.1.1 Expand the submarine cable infrastructure and its affordability in the Pacific to ensure all FICs are connected to main international cables and broadband bandwidth is acquired with the best value for money approach. Enable appropriate satellite solutions especially Middle-/Low-Earth-Orbit (MEO/ LEO) connectivity for some more remote islands. 2.2.1 Expand the 4G network and wi-fi connectivity as well as access to devices in rural communities through supply-side and demand-side incentives. 2.2.2 Set up or strengthen Universal Access policies and programmes, including but not limited to Universal Access Funds (UAF) 2.2.3 Develop and scale market-led initiatives for last-mile digital ‘meso’ infrastructure and ‘micro’ infrastructure, as well as availability of devices. 2.2.4 Conduct a regional study to understand the requirements and implications for deploying 5G in the region. Identify use-cases for 5G technology for business, government and essential services, and undertake comparative assessment vis-à-vis efforts to scale up 4G. 2.3.1 Promote development of online local content by the private sector 2.3.2 Increase affordability and promote demand-side measures such as subsidized internet packages, supportive regulatory environment and support partnerships with cable operators suitable to reduce the price of download/upload per unit of data, thus promoting extensive uptake of E-commerce practices 3.1.1 Accelerate the harmonized implementation of the WCO Framework of Standards for Cross-Border E-Commerce 3.1.2 Deploy interoperable customs systems including ASYCUDA in all FICs that have not acquired one, to increase harmonization of processes and procedures with the ability to connect to future single window systems 3.1.3 Accede to Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific 3.1.4 Deploy Customs Declaration System (CDS) at FICs’ post offices, and interface with customs systems 3.1.5 Establish a regional deminimis value threshold that countries can consider across the region 3.2.1 Develop regional freight assistance packages (cost-share basis) to lower the costs of cross-border E-commerce 3.2.2 Incentivize the development of fulfilment centres for Pacific products in main export markets by private sector operators 3.3.1 Modernize postal operational processes by using Universal Postal Union (UPU) standardized programs 3.3.2 Adopt home addressing systems incorporating UPU standards or alternative geocode systems to facilitate last-mile delivery 3.4.1 Develop partnerships with leading B2B and B2C marketplaces to accelerate the development of cross-border E-commerce solutions for Pacific merchants and vendors 3.4.2 Support the expansion of leading national marketplaces towards the creation of a private sector-led Regional E-commerce Marketplace (REM) 4.1.1 Adopt UNCITRAL model laws on electronic transactions 4.1.2 Adopt other relevant laws and regulations increasing confidence for consumers and businesses and predictability of E-commerce 4.1.3 Increase the adoption and use of international standards that support E-commerce, as well as technology and network neutrality and interoperability 4.2.1 Develop FIC negotiators’ skills on E-commerce laws and regulations to support negotiation and implementation of future digital trade agreements and E-commerce provisions in FTAs 4.2.2 Negotiate a regional agreement on E-commerce to promote transparency, and predictability of domestic and cross-border E-commerce 5.1.1 Promote the establishment of new fintech providers focusing on serving the whole region 5.1.2 Implement harmonized regulatory sandboxes or similar mechanisms for fintech development using recently approached AFI guidelines for regulatory sandboxes for fintech 5.1.3 Implement regional mechanisms for mitigating the risk of criminal misuse of fintech by using adequate technologies to strengthen compliance with Anti–Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures 5.1.4 Promote the use of fintech-based solutions for transferring remittances 5.1.5 Operationalize partnerships with leading payment solutions providers for the creation of Pacific digital wallets with simple functionalities 5.1.6 Launch a region-wide advocacy campaign on the advantages of digital payment solutions, and their implications for E-commerce adoption and digital financial inclusion (banking the unbanked) 5.2.1 Improve interoperability between payment service providers at national level (e.g. between banks, between MNOs or between banks and MNOs) through payment system infrastructure and legal reforms 5.2.2 Partner with the major international banks in the Pacific to improve the quality of digital financial services available to businesses and consumers (internet banking, payment gateways, etc.) 6.1.1 Strengthen the regional network incubators, digital business clusters and accelerators and connect this network to the other elements of the regional innovation ecosystem 6.1.2 Partner with existing co-working spaces and innovation hubs to develop a regional program of short courses supporting the business community with skill development and with mentoring for the digital economy 6.1.3 Develop a regional distance learning programme for E-commerce business service providers for E-commerce in partnership with leading international organizations, through the PacifEcom Alliance 6.1.4 Develop a regional training and acceleration program for select companies from across the digital economy spectrum in collaboration with leading tech multinationals 6.1.5 Provide digital and business skills training to all women entrepreneurs 6.2.1 Enhance the digital inclusive skills of students at all levels, including at primary and secondary schools, Post School Education and Training (PSET) level, and at community level. Develop standardized training curricula on E-commerce at PSET level 6.2.2 Develop regional awareness raising programme focusing on technology knowledge for lawmakers and policy makers 6.2.3 Accelerate business and consumers readiness to pre-empt or mitigate cybersecurity and cyber-safety risks 7.1.1 Develop a regional grant & loan scheme for tech start-ups and E-commerce MSMEs 7.1.2 Develop regional credit guarantee scheme for tech start-ups and E-commerce MSMEs 7.1.3 Leverage blended-finance tools from development banks, UN agencies (such as the United Nations Development Programme UNDP and the United Nations Capital Development Funds UNCDF) and other investors to de-risk E-commerce investments by the private sector 7.1.4 Develop ecosystem enabling activities (events, exchanges, etc.) to promote new financing opportunities and partnerships between various stakeholders of the digital economy 7.2.1 Support to the development of alternate financing options like crowdfunding and pre-sales mechanisms for start-ups to gain access to capital from the contributions of many small investors 7.2.2 Organize an annual pitching event of most promising Pacific E-commerce ventures with leading venture capital funds from Asia and the Pacific 7.2.3 Organize annual E-commerce innovation challenge grant Search

Overall Strategy

Degree of Implementation

The degree of implementation is represented as a percentage, indicating the extent of accomplishment of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap by averaging out the progress on implementation of all the 54 Measures.

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Resources allocated

"Resources allocated" consolidates all the budgets designated for the projects implementing the 54 Measures of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap. The figure is expressed in USD.

$96,807,061

Beneficiaries

The visual representations below indicate which Forum Island Countries have benefitted from at least one project implementing a Measure of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap, split by Key Priority Areas (KPA).

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Implementing agencies’ contribution to implementation

This statistic quantifies, in percentage terms, the contribution made by each agency that implements at least one project under a Measure of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap.

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Donor partners’ contribution to implementation

This statistic quantifies, in percentage terms, the contribution made by each donor partner to the implementation of the KPAs of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap.

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