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This thesis was conducted to assess how the broadening of trade, through Internet-enabled businesses and commerce, was affecting economic, social, and environmental sustainability. It identifies the threats and opportunities associated with the expansion of trade online, in addition to evaluating some of the implications a changing trade and commer...
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... Agriculture is the 'life-blood' of every nation and still remains one of the fundamental instruments for sustainable development and poverty reduction. According to [2], Ghana's economy has been largely dependent on the agricultural sector which provides employment to over 60% of its total workforce. However, Ghana's agricultural sector has been experiencing a decline in its contribution to real gross domestic products (GDP) as compared to other sectors of the economy since 2010. ...
In a recent article in the OECD Observer, Vézina and Melin describe how online platforms lower trade barriers and enable micro to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to build multinational operations. The contrast with traditional trade is stark, where exporting is normally confined to the largest corporations. Technology is reshaping the international trading landscape, and the changes are real and quantifiable. This is sharpening the role international trade can play in promoting sustainable development.
The European Union is determined that international trade should contribute to promoting sustainable development. The goal is a priority under the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations.
