CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE AS A DRIVER OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN EMERGING MARKETS
Keywords:
: cross-border e-commerce, inclusive growth, emerging markets, digital trade, SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), economic development, global market access, digital transformation, e-commerce policy, technological innovation, trade barriers, sustainable development.Abstract
: This article explores the transformative role of cross-border e-commerce in fostering inclusive economic growth in emerging markets. It examines how digital trade platforms enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), women entrepreneurs, and rural communities to access international markets, reduce entry barriers, and increase income opportunities
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