OVERVIEW OF COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CDRI)

The Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), established in 2007 as a national-level think tank, is dedicated to advancing service innovation and supporting Taiwan’s economic transformation. CDRI serves as a platform connecting government, industry, academia, and research sectors, providing policy insights and integrated solutions to enhance Taiwan’s competitiveness and foster international collaboration in digital and service-oriented development.

Core values & roles

With extensive experience in promoting digital transformation, data governance, and cross-border cooperation, CDRI has long contributed to regional initiatives that align with AFACT’s vision of digital trade facilitation and interoperability.

Since 2025 November, CDRI assumed the role of AFACT’s Permanent Secretariat to further promote innovation, interoperability, and sustainable digital trade across the Asia-Pacific region.