Focuses on the role and importance of the digital economy as a factor in building and maintaining export performance in developing countries. Assesses the impact of e-mail on traditional export practices. Explores how developing and transitional economies have responded to the competitive challenges of the digital economy. Examines conditions for a national environment that will allow sustainable and effective participation in the digital economy. Discusses the short-term initiatives required to promote e-competency and e-trade capability within the public and private sectors. Outlines the role of national trade support institutions, and key concepts for strategy-makers addressing national response to the digital economy.

7/16/01 M2L