1、Unlocking the Potential of Digital Services Trade in Asia and the Pacifi cThis book explains how rapid digitalization during COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of digital services trade in Asia and the Pacifi c,and provides analysis on the opportunities,challenges,and associated risks.It explores e

2、volving trends and nurturing enabling environment through domestic reforms and trade liberalization.It outlines how a greater focus on developing human capital,connectivity,investment in information and communication technology,and an appropriate regulatory environment can help digital services trad

3、e thrive.By underscoring the principal drivers and policies,it aims to build a better understanding of digital services trade to guide policy makers as they undertake a journey to unlock its great potential.About the Asian Development BankADB is committed to achieving a prosperous,inclusive,resilien

4、t,and sustainable Asia and the Pacifi c,while sustaining its ef orts to eradicate extreme poverty.Established in 1966,it is owned by 68 members49 from the region.Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue,loans,equity investments,guarantees,grants,and techni

5、cal assistance.ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK6 ADB Avenue,Mandaluyong City1550 Metro Manila,Philippineswww.adb.orgASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKUNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL SERVICES TRADE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFICEdited by Jong Woo Kang,Matthias Helble,Rolando Avendano,Pramila Crivelli,and Mara Claire TayagNOVE

6、MBER 2022ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKUNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL SERVICES TRADE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFICEdited by Jong Woo Kang,Matthias Helble,Rolando Avendano,Pramila Crivelli,and Mara Claire TayagNOVEMBER 2022Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license(CC BY 3.0 IGO)2022 Asian Development Bank6