Harnessing digital trade to advance the sustainable development goals : an empirical study
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RT Generic T1 Harnessing digital trade to advance the sustainable development goals : an empirical study A1 Romao, Pedro, Shahu, Nikita, Duval, Yann YR 2024-02-19 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/6806 PB UN.ESCAP AB <p>Trade’s profound digital transformation has spurred a new era of digital trade. However, little is known about the impact of digital trade and related policies on sustainable development. To investigate this, our exploratory study employs Fixed-Effects (FE) regressions, linking digital trade variables with all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through SDG targets organized into 4 main areas of development: economic, social, environmental, and governance and global partnerships. Our findings point to a statistically significant and positive relationship between the advancement of SDG targets and the growth of digital trade, particularly in the social and environmental areas. The results related to economic development and governance and global partnerships present a more varied picture. Integrating digital trade policies into regional agreements could significantly enhance the prospects of achieving the SDGs but it remains critical to bridge the digital divide to leverage the full benefits of digital trade.</p> OL English(30) TY - GEN T1 - Harnessing digital trade to advance the sustainable development goals : an empirical study AU - Romao, Pedro, Shahu, Nikita, Duval, Yann Y1 - 2024-02-19 UR - https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/6806 PB - UN.ESCAP AB -Trade’s profound digital transformation has spurred a new era of digital trade. However, little is known about the impact of digital trade and related policies on sustainable development. To investigate this, our exploratory study employs Fixed-Effects (FE) regressions, linking digital trade variables with all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through SDG targets organized into 4 main areas of development: economic, social, environmental, and governance and global partnerships. Our findings point to a statistically significant and positive relationship between the advancement of SDG targets and the growth of digital trade, particularly in the social and environmental areas. The results related to economic development and governance and global partnerships present a more varied picture. Integrating digital trade policies into regional agreements could significantly enhance the prospects of achieving the SDGs but it remains critical to bridge the digital divide to leverage the full benefits of digital trade.
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}, url = {https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/6806} } TY - GEN T1 - Harnessing digital trade to advance the sustainable development goals : an empirical study AU - Romao, Pedro, Shahu, Nikita, Duval, Yann UR - https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/6806 PB - UN.ESCAP AB -Trade’s profound digital transformation has spurred a new era of digital trade. However, little is known about the impact of digital trade and related policies on sustainable development. To investigate this, our exploratory study employs Fixed-Effects (FE) regressions, linking digital trade variables with all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through SDG targets organized into 4 main areas of development: economic, social, environmental, and governance and global partnerships. Our findings point to a statistically significant and positive relationship between the advancement of SDG targets and the growth of digital trade, particularly in the social and environmental areas. The results related to economic development and governance and global partnerships present a more varied picture. Integrating digital trade policies into regional agreements could significantly enhance the prospects of achieving the SDGs but it remains critical to bridge the digital divide to leverage the full benefits of digital trade.
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No. 237, February 2024
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SDG
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
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Trade’s profound digital transformation has spurred a new era of digital trade. However, little is known about the impact of digital trade and related policies on sustainable development. To investigate this, our exploratory study employs Fixed-Effects (FE) regressions, linking digital trade variables with all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through SDG targets organized into 4 main areas of development: economic, social, environmental, and governance and global partnerships. Our findings point to a statistically significant and positive relationship between the advancement of SDG targets and the growth of digital trade, particularly in the social and environmental areas. The results related to economic development and governance and global partnerships present a more varied picture. Integrating digital trade policies into regional agreements could significantly enhance the prospects of achieving the SDGs but it remains critical to bridge the digital divide to leverage the full benefits of digital trade.