The World Bank and the IFC kicked off today the first Conference on Elevating Global Access through E-Commerce (E-GATE) in Tajikistan with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Trade Office (FCDO); the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT); and the Switzerland State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). In Central Asia, e-commerce is emerging as a powerful tool to tap into global markets for locally made products, modernize traditional supply chains, and foster inclusive growth by providing accessible