Pacific Trade: Dynamics in a High-Cost Region

Asian Development Bank (adb), Asian Development Bank (adb) (), Asian Development Bank (adb) and Asian Development Bank (adb)
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No ABF157681-2, ADB Reports from Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Abstract: Aid for Trade (AfT) to the Pacific is an important enabler of the private sector. Trade costs in the Pacific have been falling but remain high, and continue to constrain SME growth. The development of niche product exports and the use of e-commerce (especially for women-led firms) have allowed for Pacific economy exporters to overcome these difficulties and increase trade primarily with Asia.

Keywords: aid for trade; aft; trade and industry; alisa di caprio; asia; pacific; pacific trade; e-commerce; trade costs; export; niche exports; niche marketing; digital economy; smes; ict; economic infrastructure; regional connectivity; internet connectivity; mobile connectivity; women-led firms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2015-10
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