E – commerce and the role of the governaments in international trade

The main purpose of the paper is to place the information society in a global context. This paper examines features of E-commerce Technology, types of E-commerce, E-commerce Sites related to Trade, role of Governments, and the role of e-commerce in international trade, it raises l<ey roles that are being faced by consumers relating to ecommerce viz., Ethical issues. Perceptions of risk in e-service and technology value. Finally many Sf^Es, organizations, and communities in India are beginning to take advantage of the potential ofe-commerce; critical challenges remain to be overcome before e-commerce would become an asset for common people.