Brian Bieron (right) with Podcast hosts Julie Johnson and Ken Jaques

Recently, Brian Bieron, Executive Director of the eBay Public Policy Lab, was the featured guest on the Center for International Private Enterprise (@CIPEglobal) “Democracy That Delivers” podcast. Brian discussed how global ecommerce platforms are helping small and medium-sized enterprises around the world to export at an unprecedented rate, and how this is opening the global economy like never before. He also talked about how online commerce is changing the dynamic of who can export where, the logistics challenges that companies face, and the policy reforms that can help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises harness the potential of e-commerce to reach new markets.

The “Democracy That Delivers” podcast is about democratic and economic development and the intersection between the two. Through their personal stories, guests share how their work is helping build stronger democratic institutions in countries all over the world and how they are tackling some of the major governance challenges that many countries face today. The weekly discussion covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, governance, rule of law, and the role of the private sector in democratic processes. eBay is proud to have participated in this podcast on behalf of eBay small and medium-sized enterprises across the globe.

Click here to listen to the show.