Analyzingthe Impact of InternationalE-commerce Regulations and WTOFrameworks on Corporate Governance in Digital Enterprises

Afuwape, Kolawole (2025) Analyzingthe Impact of InternationalE-commerce Regulations and WTOFrameworks on Corporate Governance in Digital Enterprises. FinTech and Sustainable Innovation. pp. 1-17. (In Press)

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Abstract

This research analyzes the intersection of international e-commerce law and corporate governance practices of digital companies, with a particular focus on the role of WTO legal instruments. The goal of the research is to analyze how international trade rules, both binding and non-binding, influence governance practices and compliance choices of digital companies whose operations span multiple jurisdictions. The research is motivated by the growing complexity of international digital trade and the limits of traditional legal systems to address regulatory challenges such as data sovereignty, cross-border consumer protection, and accountability of platforms. Using doc-trial legal research methodology along with comparative methods, the study explores international normative texts, regional instruments, and governance practices from selected jurisdictions. The study employs a critical review process with legal instruments and corporate practices to uncover areas of influence and gaps in governance innovation. The findings of the study demonstrate that while WTO frameworks impose normative constraints on corporate behavior, there is increasing regulatory fragmentation, shifting enforcement practices,and asymmetries in governance across developed and developing economies because of the lack of binding global standards. The studymakes recommendations for legal harmonization and improved regulatory coordination to enhance governance in digital companies and enable fair participation for digital enterprises in the global digital economy

Item Type: Article
Keywords: international e-commerce regulations | WTO frameworks | corporate governance | cross-border trade | data protection | GeneralData Protection Regulation (GDPR) | consumer protection and liability
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > International Organizations
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 14 Oct 2025 11:11
Last Modified: 14 Oct 2025 11:11
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewFSI52025834
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10257

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