The Digital Economy Report 2024-Press conference

Photo credit: UN Trade and Development/ William Albors UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 10 July 2024 launched The Digital Economy Report 2024, shedding light on the significant environmental impact of the global digital sector and the disproportionate burden developing countries bear. This detailed report highlights that while digitalization drives global economic growth and offers unique opportunities for developing countries, its environmental repercussions are becoming increasingly severe. Explore the report: unctad.org/der2024 Full press conference: trello.com/c/qjIklIBV/4-press-conference Speakers: Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development Ms. Shamika N. Sirimanne, UN Trade and Development, Director of the Division on Technology and Logistics Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson, UN Trade and Development, Head of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch