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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment

This series focuses on developments in international and intra-regional trade, as well as economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific, as curated by researchers on the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

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MARKET PROSPECTS FOR PULSES IN SOU

Market Prospects for Pulses in South Asia

International and Domestic Trade

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
8 May 1998
The world annual average production of pulses currently is around 57 million tons. About half of this amount is produced in Asia with China, Australia, Myanmar and Thailand being the major exporters. This study of the South Asian region, assesses the future trade potential of selected pulses on t...
BORDER TRADE & CROSS BORDER TRAN

Border Trade and Cross-Border Transactions of Selected Asian Countries

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
27 Mar 1998
Policy makers and others will find this publication most helpful in evaluating the constraints and opportunities in order to devise strategies that enhance trade relations among neighbouring countries. In its discussion of border trade and border transactions, this publications presents studies o...
TRADE EFFECTS OF ECO LABELLING

Trade Effects of Eco-labelling

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
26 Dec 1997
As environmental issues continue to surface in international trade transactions, export-oriented companies in the developing countries are becoming aware of the need to adjust to environmental requirements that are emerging in their export markets. This publication examines the regional situation...
IMPLICATIONS THE SINGLE EUROPEA P3

Implications of the Single European Market for Asian and Pacific Economies

Opportunities and Challenges

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
5 Sep 1997
Which features of the Single European Market (SEM) are most relevant to Asia? How does the European Union Community do business with Asia? The studies in this volume offer assessment of the effects which European integration has had on trade between the European Union and Asia. Professionals and ...
PRIVATE SECTOR DEV & ODA INDO CHIN

Private Sector Development and ODA in Indo-China

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
23 May 1997
All major pepper producing, exporting and importing countries of the region will be provided here with an opportunity to discuss and consider measures to increase export earnings through quality improvement. Also we are shown important means for product development and enhancement of marketing ca...
TEA MARKETING SYSTEMS IN BANGLADES

Tea Marketing Systems in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
5 Sep 1997
All major pepper producing/exporting and importing countries of the region will be provided here with an opportunity to discuss and consider measures to increase export earnings through quality improvement. Also we are shown important means for product development and enhancement of marketing cap...
INTER NETWORKING THROUGH ELECTRONI

Inter-networking Through Electronic Commerce to Facilitate Inter-regional Trade in Asia

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
12 Mar 1999
Sit-in at this forum with experts from China, Japan, India and other Asia-Pacific countries as they continue their discussions on formulating, implementing and maintaining strategies towards trade facilitation development. Among other agenda items discussed in this book are presentations on: Cust...
ASIAN & PACIFIC DEVELOPING ECONO

Asian and Pacific Developing Economies and the First WTO Ministerial Conference

Issues of Concern

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
27 Dec 1996
A new volume which contains all the papers presented at the conference and a brief report on the discussions and the recommendations that emerged from it. The publication will be a useful guide to trade policy decision-making. Private sector organizations and academic institutions concerned with ...
MYANMAR TRADE & INVESTMENT POTENTI

Myanmar

Trade and Investment Potential in Asia

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
1 Nov 1996
A new and vital report which examines the scope for promoting Myanmar's interdependency in trade and investment with its neighbouring countries as well as with Japan. It analyzes Myanmar's export potential to these countries and identifies areas where foreign investment can be attracted.
IMPLICATIONS OF THE URUGUAY ROUND

Implications of the Uruguay Round Agreements for the Asian and Pacific Region

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
A new volume, which contains papers presented and their discussions and recommendations that emerged from a regional symposium on the Uruguay Round Agreements. The publication will be extremely useful to all trade-policy makers and also to all private sector and academic organizations concerned w...
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE INITIAT ESCAP

Electronic Commerce Initiatives of ESCAP Role of Electronic Commerce in Trade Facilitation

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
This important new book brings together a collection of invited interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of electronic commerce in facilitating international trade. The articles in the book can be divided into three types: those related to pre-transaction process efficiency, actual transactions...
TRADE PROSPECTS FOR THE YEAR 2000

Trade Prospects for the Year 2000 and Beyond for the Asian and Pacific Region

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
This invaluable publication on trade policy for the year 2000 and beyond will be useful not only to officials and researchers from governments, but also to the private sector and academia concerned with international trade policy and economic development. The new volume contains the papers prepar...
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL & DIRECT

Assessing the Potential and Direction of Agricultural Trade within the ESCAP Region

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
All the important information contained in this publication will contribute to a better understanding of how past patterns have developed and how trends have evolved, which is essential in enhancing capacities for agricultural trade policy decision-making in the ESCAP region. Based on the finding...
TRADE & INVESTMENT COMPLEMENTARI

Trade and Investment Complementarities in North-East Asia

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
31 May 1996
A book to enable all policy-makers plus representatives of the private sector, to explore ways trade and investment can be harnessed for the gain of the participating economies.
PROMOT INVESTMENT CTRIES EARLY STA

Promotion of Investment in Countries in the Early Stages of Tourism Development

Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal and Viet Nam

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
22 Mar 1996
It is hoped that the information given here will be useful not only to policy makers in assisting them to create conducive environments for foreign investment, but also to potential foreign investors in tourism related to infrastructure projects.
REVIEW & ANALYSIS OF INTRAREGIONAL

Review and Analysis of Intraregional Trade Flows in Asia and the Pacific

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
An invaluable policy-oriented analytical study, which examines all the various factors underlying trade flows in the area including obstacles, constraints, the reasons for success in some countries, and the policy lessons to be drawn for further expansion of intraregional trade. It also gives imp...
SECTORAL FLOWS FOREIGN DIRECT INV

Sectoral Flows of Foreign Direct Investment in Asia and the Pacific

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
An important new study, which develops a better understanding of the operation of this trade-investment nexus. It analyzes sectoral flows of FDI to identify the underlying forces determining such flows and looks at policies pursued by selected members and associate members of ESCAP. It also draws...
TOWARDS A MORE VIBRANT PEPPER ECON

Towards a More Vibrant Pepper Economy

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
All major pepper producing/exporting and importing countries of the region will be provided here with an opportunity to discuss and consider measures to increase export earnings through quality improvement. Also we are shown important means for product development and enhancement of marketing cap...
AN ANALYSIS OF FIJI

Analysis of Fiji's Export Potential to Asia, An

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
The analysis offered in this publication shows the significance of the Asian region in the context of world trade. It illustrates how the market presents excellent opportunities for expanding and diversifying exports from Fiji.
REGIONAL COOPERATION EXPORT CREDIT

Regional Co-Operation in Export Credit and Export Credit Guarantees

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ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
11 Feb 2000
In an attempt to encourage financial institutions in the ESCAP region to cooperate in establishing a regional institutional framework for export financing, this publication reviews the current regional policies and institutional arrangements for export finance and export credit guarantees. It als...