Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
The DEPA is a first of its kind agreement that promotes digital trade, trusted data flows, and inclusive digital economies among members.
Last updated 19 February 2026
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
Founded by Singapore, Chile and New Zealand, the DEPA is the world’s first-ever standalone digital trade agreement. It establishes new approaches and collaborations in digital trade issues, promotes interoperability between different regimes, and addresses emerging digital technology issues such as artificial intelligence (AI).
The DEPA welcomed its first new member, Korea, in May 2024. As of October 2025, nine aspirant economies have applied to join the DEPA: China, Canada, Costa Rica, Peru, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), El Salvador, Ukraine, Uruguay and Thailand.
Find out more about the DEPA below:
Download infographic on the key features of DEPA [PDF, 263 KB].
Reference materials
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Process [PDF, 161 KB]
Protocol to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement [PDF, 1.5 MB]