UNCTAD ICT-based programmes promote economic development and trade. These programmes are well established, some for more than 20 years, in many developing countries across all regions, and include:

• ASYCUDA: a customs computerization programme that increases the efficiency and timeliness of customs clearance procedures. Installed in over 80 countries.
• TRAINFORTRADE: a technical assistance programme that uses ICTs to deliver training courses and build local training capacities.
• UNCTAD Virtual Institute: a network of universities sharing teaching and research materials.
• E-Tourism Initiative: a programme that helps developing countries market their tourism destinations on the Internet.
• DMFAS: a debt management and financial analysis programme. Installed in over 60 countries.
• INFOCOMM: a knowledge management tool on commodities. Promotes market transparency and provides specialized information on key commodities.
• Investment Gateway: an electronic information system that helps identify investment opportunities and facilitates the transparency of rules, regulations and procedures.
• Connect Africa Initiative: an UNCTAD partnership with the State of Geneva to build ICT capabilities and infrastructure in African LDCs.