World trade report 2020 : government policies to promote innovation in the digital age

The 2020 World Trade Report looks at the role of innovation and technology policies in an increasingly digitalized world economy, and explains the role of the WTO in this changing context. The World Trade Report 2020 shows that international cooperation can play a significant role in making the pursuit of digital development and technological innovation more effective, while minimizing negative spill-overs from national policies. The WTO agreements, reached a quarter of a century ago, have proved to be remarkably forward-looking in providing a framework that has favoured the development of ICT-enabled economies across all levels of development. Further international cooperation at the WTO and elsewhere would enable continued innovation and reduce trade tensions, helping international markets function more predictably.
Chapter A Introduction -- Chapter B -- Defining innovation-oriented government policies and their evolution in the digital age -- Chapter C -- Innovation policy, trade and the digital challenge -- Chapter D -- International cooperation on innovation policies in the digital age -- Conclusion

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