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The Republic of Moldova is a young nation struggling with the complex issues of state and people, private and public, urban and rural, national and foreign. The Human Development Report attempts to...

This paper discusses the issue of technology transfer in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs) and is divided into four main sections. The first section is an explanation of the...

This publication discusses the socio-economic conditions in the Czech Republic. Issues discussed include: the role of the state in the bringing about of human development; globalization and economic...

In the past four decades, national and international legal policies and rules concerning foreign direct investment (FDI) have repeatedly changed. This paper provides an overview of the developments in...

Over the past decade, the Government of Uganda has reversed earlier policy and management failures that were destructive to the economy and the investment climate. With economic fundamentals restored...

This compendium offers a detailed summary of ongoing, approved development projects by source of funds, type of project, sponsoring agency, country, region and by classified subject (e.g. agriculture...

The theme of the 1999 Human Development Report (HDR) is 'Globalization with a Human Face.' The Background Papers presented in this publication highlight key defining characteristics of present-day...

The 1999 Human Development Report argues that globalization is more than the flow of money and commodities - it is the growing interdependence of the world's people through 'shrinking space, shrinking...

In its continuous effort to promote the harmonization of national accounting standards, this years edition of International Accounting and Reporting Issues, focuses on environmental financial...

As the twentieth century drew to a close, it became clear that the least developed countries (LDCs) had generally failed to derive appropriate benefits from the ongoing processes of liberalization and...

This annual review identifies the main development in world maritime transport and provides world-wide statistical data. It takes a look at supply/demand equilibrium in containerized shipping...

A valuable resource for those involved in international business and economic development, the Trade and Development Report (TDR) 1999, issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development...

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...

Recognized as the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of information and analysis regarding foreign direct investment (FDI), the World Investment Report 1999, presents a special focus on FDI and...

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 6 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...

This document is a compilation of presentations made by debt management experts and professionals during UNCTAD's Second Inter-regional Debt Management Conference held in Geneva in April 2000. The...

This handbook and CD-ROM provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. It is intended for government officials...