Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités
Assistance technique et renforcement des capacités
Aperçu
Les activités d'assistance technique de l'OMC visent à aider les Membres à renforcer leurs capacités de participer plus efficacement au commerce mondial. La numérisation et le commerce électronique peuvent favoriser la croissance économique et une plus large participation au commerce international en abaissant les coûts du commerce, en offrant de nouveaux débouchés dans le domaine du commerce international et en ouvrant les marchés mondiaux pour les entreprises, qu'importe leur taille ou leur situation géographique.
Néanmoins, des infrastructures en mauvais état, des compétences inadéquates et des cadres juridiques et réglementaires obsolètes peuvent empêcher les économies de s'intégrer dans les marchés numériques mondiaux et de tirer parti des avantages du commerce numérique.
L'OMC peut aider les Membres à mieux comprendre les questions relatives au commerce électronique et à renforcer leurs capacités de prendre part aux discussions qu'elle tient sur ce sujet. L'Organisation a aussi noué des partenariats avec d'autres instances pour répondre à des besoins et priorités plus spécifiques.
Types of technical assistance and capacity building
In addition to the activities (national, regional workshops, courses etc) based on the Technical Assistance Plan, the WTO has a number of programmes and initiatives focused on digital trade/e-commerce, some of which are in partnership with other organizations.
Online courses
Trade in the Digital Era online courses: Launched in 2024, this course series is available through the WTO E-learning portal. The first course provides an overview of the rise of the digital economy and discusses the benefits and challenges related to digital trade. The second focuses on key concepts underpinning digital trade. Three additional courses are in development namely on WTO rules related to digital trade, on emerging technologies, with a particular focus on AI and blockchain, and on digital trade provisions in regional trade agreements.
Online course on Introduction to Blockchain for Trade: This course, developed in partnership with ITC, introduces participants to blockchain technology and provides a basic understanding of its main features. It highlights the business value of blockchain and the relevance of the technology for international trade.
Other projects
World Bank/WTO Digital Trade for Africa (DTA) project: Launched in 2023, the objective is to support African countries' efforts to harness the opportunities of digital trade. Gap analyses have been completed in 6 pilot countries: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda. In addition to the 6 pilots, work has been initiated in the Comoros to prepare a gap analysis report in partnership with the African Development Bank.
World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank/WTO Digital Trade for Latin America and the Caribbean (DTLAC): Building on the DTA pilot phase and Members' interest to extend the project to other regions, this project was launched to support Latin America and the Caribbean countries to harness the opportunities of digital trade. Further information including the report by the 3 institutions will be made available shortly.
ITC/WTO WEIDE Fund: Launched in 2024, the joint WTO and ITC Women Entrepreneurs in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund supports women-led MSMEs. It aims to empower women entrepreneurs by helping them grow their businesses through international trade and digitalization. The Fund will unlock opportunities for women in digital trade by improving access to finance, technical assistance, export markets as well as networks and support services.