-Commerce Law and Member of the Human Rights Centre, University of Essex,   UK'In this well researched book, the author explains the digital   divide and its repercussions for developed and developing nations. In his   view, the overzealous disciplining at the WTO-level of instruments   affecting trade notwithstanding, developing countries still have important   tools in their hands (intellectual property protection, competition   policies, tax regimes) that can help them attract foreign direct   investment, a crucial ingredient in reducing the current divide. Borrowing   from the institutions that we have seen developed in international economic   relations is highly recommended as well. In short, whether the divide will   continue to persist or, conversely, whether it will gradually become a   historical feature of international relations critically depends on the   political will on both sides (of the divide). The author makes a persuasive   argument to support his thesis, empirically researched and with strong   foundations in theory.'- Petros C. Mavroidis, Columbia Law School, US,   University of Neuch?tel, Switzerland and CEPRThis path-breaking book   focuses on the WTO, e-commerce and information communications technologies.   It sheds light on how international economic law can be used as a tool in   the application of technological processes to facilitate development in   developing countries.Rohan Kariyawasam begins by looking   predominantly at the rise of international digital networks. He offers an   introduction to the networks used in the delivery of electronic products   and network-based transactions, and the application of WTO law to the   sector. He then suggests how developing countries can use economic law and   technology to tap digital markets in the developed world. The book also   argues that the advance of basic living standards in some developing   countries can be achieved through technological processes, but that this   cannot happen without such states paying greater attention to the   enforcement of economic, social and cultural rights at home. Picking up the   property rights debate (including through bilateral trade), the author   argues that ensuring beneficial technology transfer will require balancing   foreign investor rights to protect intellectual property. It will also   involve restrictions imposed by competition law and WTO surveillance to   check the possible misuse of market power by multinational companies. The   proposed mixture of measures should, he argues, provide incentives for   Foreign Direct Investment.Providing a thorough review of the   application of WTO law to the telecommunications sector and the regulation   of international digital networks, this book will be of great interest to   postgraduate students in international economic law and international   development law, as well as those interested in human rights law and   technology. It will also appeal to government regulators, NGOs and   technologists interested in ICTs and development.

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