Accelerating e-commerce in the new normal
28 September 2021
The 17th Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Accelerating e-commerce in the new normal” featured policy options and global good practice examples to help countries foster an enabling environment in the medium and long-term as they mitigate COVID-19 impacts and accelerate recovery and rejuvenation in e-commerce development. Over 80 government officials and private sector representatives from Southeast Asia and the People’s Republic of China participated in the Dialogue, sharing country experience on e-commerce policies and solutions taken to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 17th PACER Dialogue aimed to:
- promote improved understanding of policies and solutions that can accelerate e-commerce in the post COVID-19 new normal;
- disseminate global practices and lessons including e-commerce cooperation in ASEAN, and country and private sector experiences; and,
- provide a platform for policy makers, development planners, and e-commerce practitioners to share knowledge and experience and collaboratively learn from each other.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2021 | 17th PACER Dialogue – Overview and Objectives | Winfried Wicklein, Deputy Director General, Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Policy options for accelerating e-commerce in the new normal | Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Secretariat | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Panel of Experts Inputs/Reactions |
A Vision for Cross-Border E-Commerce in ASEAN Presentation on initiatives to achieve seamless cross-border ecommerce. |
Mario Masaya |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Panel of Experts Inputs/Reactions |
Viet Nam's Policies to Facilitate E-commerce and Digital Transformation Presentation on the experience of Viet Nam in developing the digital economy, establishing a vibrant e-commerce industry, and promoting cross-border cooperation... |
Le The Phuc |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Open Discussion and Fielding of Questions | Winfried Wicklein (Moderator) | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Synthesis and Summary | Winfried Wicklein, Deputy Director General, SERD, ADB |