The document discusses the role of government in promoting e-commerce. It identifies three key barriers to SME access to international markets: 1) shortage of working capital, 2) identifying foreign opportunities, and 3) limited market information. It then outlines several ways governments can support e-commerce, such as establishing legal/regulatory frameworks, funding infrastructure development, and helping SMEs get online through training and resources. Showing examples from countries like Brazil, France, South Korea, the document emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and a whole-of-government approach to developing the e-commerce ecosystem.