Impact
TradeTech is a global platform that focuses on harnessing the innovations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to make international trade more efficient, inclusive, and equitable.
By integrating emerging technologies with international trade, the initiative aims to co-design norms and policies and facilitate forward-looking strategies for stakeholders.
New Report: Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency, Sustainability and Inclusivity in TradeTech
This report illustrates the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in global trade by presenting current applications of AI across trade processes, including supply chains, logistics, trade finance, and customs and compliance.
The global trade landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the disruptive power of technology. The UAE is leading this process with its TradeTech Initiative, a landmark project aimed at galvanizing global action and creating real impact through the advancement and widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies.”
HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade
Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency, Sustainability and Inclusivity in TradeTech
Centred around use cases of AI submitted by the TradeTech Global community, the report highlights this technology’s potential to enhance efficiency, promote sustainability and encourage inclusivity across international commerce.
Trade Finance Digitalization: Scaling the Adoption and Implementation of Enabling Framework
This research report, written by researchers of the Graduate Institute Geneva to the World Economic Forum, aims to examine the latest international and national legal instruments contributing to the digitalization of trade finance-relevant documents.
Mapping TradeTech: Trade in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
This report captures the insights from the Community on the trends and impact of 41R technologies on international trade. It is based on a combination of expert consultations and a field survey, providing valuable guidance for policymakers and businesses navigating the rapidly changing trade landscape.
The Promise of TradeTech: Policy Approaches to Harness Trade Digitalization
This joint World Economic Forum-WTO report explores the opportunities and challenges associated with emerging technologies, digitalization, and trade. It offers public, private, and civil society's inputs on the building blocks for TradeTech policy adoption, helping to shape a more inclusive and efficient qlobal trading sustem.
Redesigning Trust: Blockchain Deployment Toolkit
The Redesigning Trust toolkit is designed to guide you and your organisation through the development and deployment of a new blockchain solution. This toolkit provides tools, resources, and know-how to organizations undertaking blockchain projects. It was developed through lessons from and analysis of real projects, to help organizations embed best practices and avoid possible obstacles in deployment of distributed ledger technology.
Windows of Opportunity: Facilitating Trade with Blockchain Technology
This paper serves to introduce current developments in trade single windows, examine pertinent issues, and explore the potential use of blockchain technology in solving these challenges. This paper also presents a policy framework to help governments navigate the use of blockchain technology.
3D Printing: A Guide for Decision-Makers
3D printing (3DP) might revolutionize the way products are made by disrupting manufacturing patterns, creating novel visual forms that were never possible before, enabling mass customization and offering new pathways to increase the circularity of products. This White Paper provides guidance on how to deal with business and policy challenges, serving three functions.
