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<p>A representative of the British High Commission in Nairobi attended the Intra-Commonwealth
SME Trade Summit in Nairobi in May, which noted the trend for the rising value of
digital processes in SMEs' production and the need for SMEs to adapt to the increased
global competition through digital technologies. The conclusions drawn included the
need for Governments to promote national data policies and devise policies designed
to protect infant domestic e-commerce platforms from the practices of larger, established
companies. A recurring theme was the need to build SME digital capacity, with a role
for tech hubs and incubators. In March, the UK also co-chaired the first meeting of
the Digital Cluster of the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment
when Kenya joined representatives from 18 other Commonwealth countries to discuss
how the Commonwealth can support development and increase trade by creating a more
enabling environment for digital trade.</p>
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