news - How will the information technology revolution affect global development?

As digitalization transforms economic activity around the world, it is clear that there will be enormous impacts, with information and communications technologies accounting for 6.5% of global GDP. Some countries, especially low-income, may not achieve economic gains. As a result, policymakers need to examine the ways in which their countries can be involved with cross-border e-commerce and to take advantages of the economic opportunities it offers.

Source: UNCTAD