Digital trade regulatory integration: country profile Uganda

Abstract

The present report outlines the findings of research on digital trade regulatory integration in Uganda, which was part of a pilot project carried out in 11 African countries by the Economic Commission for Africa through its African Trade Policy Centre. The purpose of the research was to collect data on restrictions on digital services trade on the model of the digital services trade restrictiveness index of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on the one hand and on digital trade integration on the other hand. The data collected provide insight into developments, regulations and practices affecting digital trade in Uganda. It could prove useful to policy makers and particularly in negotiations on e-commerce in the African Continental Free Trade Area. Moreover, the data are expected to help to improve the Africa Regional Integration Index, the purpose of which is to provide member States with up-to-date data on regional integration performance in support of policy-making and policy implementation on the continent. Finally, the data could help adding Uganda in the digital services trade restrictiveness index of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.