Executive summary

The purpose of the United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade is to assess progress in implementing trade facilitation measures and thus help identify policy, legal, procedural, regulatory and technical gaps that affect implementation of such measures. Accelerating the pace of implementation can enable UNECE countries to harness the potential of trade as an engine for sustainable development, including in its economic, social and environmental dimensions. It is particularly relevant for the participation of developing countries and countries with economies in transition in global value chains, trade in manufactured goods and regional integration.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Responsible Consumption and Production

Partnerships for the Goals