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Transfer of Technology

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: February 2002 )

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 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...


Trends in International Investment Agreements

An Overview

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: March 2000 )

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...

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...


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Investment Policy Review - Uganda

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: June 2000, PDF: June 2000 )

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...

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...


International Accounting and Reporting Issues - 1998 Review

Series: International Accounting and Reporting Issues
( Print: September 1999 )

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...

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...


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The Least Developed Countries Report 1999

Series: Least Developed Countries Report
( Print: February 2000, PDF: December 1999 )

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...

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...


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Review of Maritime Transport 1999

Series: Review of Maritime Transport
( Print: January 2000, PDF: March 1999 )

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...

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...


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Trade and Development Report 1999

Fragile Recovery and Risks - Trade, Finance and Growth

Series: United Nations Trade and Development Report
( Print: October 1999, PDF: December 1999 )

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...

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...


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Informe sobre el Comercio y el Desarrollo 1999

Frágil Recuperación y Riesgos de Regresión Económica - Comercio, Financiación y Crecimiento

Series: Informe sobre el comercio y el desarrollo
( Print: November 1999 )

Durante muchos años, el Informe sobre el Comercio y el Desarrollo de la UNCTAD ha analizado con claridad y coherencia las tendencias de la economía internacional, con especial referencia en los países...

Durante muchos años, el Informe sobre el Comercio y el Desarrollo de la UNCTAD ha analizado con claridad y coherencia las tendencias de la economía internacional, con especial referencia en los países...


Rapport Sur le Commerce et le Développement 1999

Une Reprise Fragile, Avec des Risques de Détérioration - Commerce, Financement et Croissance

Series: Rapport sur le commerce et le développement
( Print: November 1999 )

L'édition française de ce rapport annuel paraît après une interruption de dix ans. Il fournit une analyse claire et cohérente des tendances d'évolution de l'économie internationale en mettant l'accent...

L'édition française de ce rapport annuel paraît après une interruption de dix ans. Il fournit une analyse claire et cohérente des tendances d'évolution de l'économie internationale en mettant l'accent...


Assessing Regional Trade Arrangements

Are South-south RTAs More Trade Diverting?

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

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...

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...


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World Investment Report 1999

Foreign Direct Investment and the Challenge of Development

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report (WIR)
( Print: October 1999, PDF: December 1999 )

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...

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...


International Investment Instruments

A Compendium, Vol.VI

( Print: February 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

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 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...


Proceedings of the Second Inter-regional Debt Management Conference (Geneva, 3 -5 April 2000)

( Print: March 2002 )

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 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...


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UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2001 (CD-ROM with Booklet)

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Handbook of Statistics / Manuel de Statistiques de la CNUCED
( Print: February 2002 )

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...

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...


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Illicit Payments

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: November 2001 )

This paper examines the topic of transnational bribery in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs), as well as other international instruments that address issues related to the...

This paper examines the topic of transnational bribery in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs), as well as other international instruments that address issues related to the...


Integrated Approach to Agricultural Trade and Development Issues, An

Exploring the Welfare and Distribution Issues

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...


Regional Trade Agreements and Developing Countries

The Case of the Pacific Island's Proposed Free Trade Agreement

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...


Assessing Regional Trading Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...


Home Country Measures

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: December 2001 )

Most international negotiations on foreign direct investment focus on issues involving the paired relationship between transnational corporations and host countries. This publication discusses the...

Most international negotiations on foreign direct investment focus on issues involving the paired relationship between transnational corporations and host countries. This publication discusses the...


Services Sector Reform and Development Strategies

Issues and Research Priorities

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...