17 June 2026 · 16 photos
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting
UN Trade and Development hosts the sixth meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, which aims to strengthen international cooperation on data, improve the availability and comparability of statistics, and support evidence-based policymaking—particularly in developing countries. Building on the mandate from the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts in May 2025, the meeting focuses on progress by international organizations, measuring the value of e-commerce, updating core ICT indicators, and developing national capacities.
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 16
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 16
A panel of experts, including T. Fredriksson, the President of the session, and A. Peltola, participate in the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. Seated at a conference table with microphones, the panel addresses challenges and opportunities in the digital economy, as indicated by background text on a large screen. This gathering brings together stakeholders to discuss the measurement and development of digital trade. The image was captured on December 4, 2025. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963206984_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 15
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 15
A man with a beard and glasses, identified by his desk plate as "PRESIDENT", presides over the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. Seated at a conference table with a microphone and laptop, he looks directly ahead, engaged in discussions. This UNCTAD working group session, focusing on digital economy measurements, took place on December 4, 2025. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963206969_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 14
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 14
Delegates including T. Fredriksson, a presiding "President", A. Peltola, and U. Arsenjuk are seated at a panel table during a working group meeting. A large screen behind them displays details for "UNCTAD 16 Geneva 2024," highlighting the Quadrennial Conference and UNCTAD's path forward in the digital economy. The presentation emphasizes supporting developing countries in building skills and infrastructure for an inclusive and sustainable digital future. This image captures the 6th meeting of the Working Group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54962065242_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 13
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 13
E. Magpantay participates in the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. She is seated at a conference table with a microphone, attentively engaged in discussions. The meeting, focused on crucial aspects of the digital economy, took place on December 4, 2025. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963288640_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 12
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 12
A. Peltola, identified as the President, addresses participants during the 6th meeting of the Working Group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy. She is seen speaking from a podium with a microphone, seated at a table with her nameplate. This session, which took place on December 4, 2025, focuses on discussions related to the evolving digital economy. The perspective is from the audience, with other attendees visible in the foreground. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963259905_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 11
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 11
A woman in a vibrant red tweed jacket speaks into a microphone at a formal meeting table, flanked by other participants with laptops and water bottles. This scene captures a moment from the 6th meeting of the UNCTAD Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. The participants are engaged in discussions relevant to trade and digital economic development. The meeting took place on December 4, 2025. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963259945_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 10
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 10
Participants engage in focused discussions at the 6th meeting of UNCTAD's working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy. A panelist in a vibrant red jacket speaks into a microphone, flanked by colleagues including the session's President. This gathering of international experts, held on December 4, 2025, advances methodologies for understanding and measuring the digital economy. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963206944_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 9
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 9
The 6th meeting of the UNCTAD Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy takes place on December 4, 2025, in a hybrid format. Participants are gathered in a conference room, with A. Peltola addressing the delegates from the main table, while her image, alongside a 'President,' is simultaneously displayed on large wall monitors for remote participants. Other attendees, including N. Benoit and a representative from Albania, listen attentively during the discussion on digital economy metrics. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963206934_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 8
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 8
T. Fredriksson addresses participants at the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy, held on December 4, 2025. Dressed in a dark suit and patterned tie, he is seated at a conference table with a microphone and a bottle of Valser water. The blurred background features urban buildings, suggesting an international meeting venue. This working group is crucial for UNCTAD's ongoing efforts to enhance the measurement and understanding of the global digital economy. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963259950_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 7
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 7
E. Magpantay delivers remarks at the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. Seated at a conference table with a microphone, she addresses attendees, while another participant listens thoughtfully in the background on the right. This session, held on December 4, 2025, convened for critical discussions on developing metrics for e-commerce and the broader digital economy. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963288625_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 6
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 6
U. Arsenjuk, wearing glasses and a dark cardigan, addresses participants during the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. This working group convened on December 4, 2025, to discuss key aspects of the digital economy and its measurement. She is seated at a conference table with a microphone, indicating her active participation in the proceedings. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963235969_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 5
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 5
The 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy convenes on 4 December 2025. Key participants, including the President and Ms. A. Peltola, are seated at the main table, with their presence also displayed on a large screen, suggesting a hybrid format. An audience observes the proceedings from the foreground, underscoring UNCTAD's ongoing efforts to advance the understanding and measurement of the digital economy. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54962952801_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 4
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 4
N. Benoit speaks during the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. The speaker, wearing a suit and glasses, is actively gesturing while addressing attendees from a conference table. This image was captured on December 4, 2025, with an OECD-branded water bottle visible on the table, indicating collaborative participation. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963307310_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 3
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 3
A. Peltola speaks into a microphone during the 6th meeting of the Working Group on Measuring E-commerce and the Digital Economy. She is seated at a conference table, wearing a red textured jacket, with her name clearly visible on a desk plaque. This event, organized by UNCTAD, took place on December 4, 2025. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963259920_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 2
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 2
U. Arsenjuk speaks during the 6th meeting of the Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, held on December 4, 2025. Dressed in a suit and glasses, he gestures while addressing participants at a conference table, with a microphone positioned in front of him. To his right, N. Benoit is visible, focusing downwards. The scene captures a professional discussion on digital economy metrics. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963000921_o.jpg
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Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 1
Working group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, 6th meeting 1
A diverse group of participants attends the 6th meeting of the Working Group on measuring e-commerce and the digital economy, held on December 4, 2025. Delegates, including U. Arsenjuk, N. Benoit, and a Vice-President Rapporteur, are seated at a conference table equipped with microphones and personal digital devices. The individuals are engaged in the meeting, with one participant actively taking notes on a tablet, highlighting the focused discussions on digital economy measurements. working-group-on-measuring-e-commerce-and-the-digital-economy-6th-meeting_54963235964_o.jpg
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