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Measuring Restrictions on FDI in Services in Developing Countries and Transition Economies
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: October 2006,
PDF: October 2006
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The world economy has shifted markedly towards services. Services are critical to the development of a competitive business sector, however, foreign direct investment in services can generate concerns...
The world economy has shifted markedly towards services. Services are critical to the development of a competitive business sector, however, foreign direct investment in services can generate concerns...
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The Universe of the Largest Transnational Corporations
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: December 2007,
PDF: January 2008
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The publication analyses the universe of the largest transnational corporations TNCs globally and those from developing countries, the market concentration of these firms and the internationalization...
The publication analyses the universe of the largest transnational corporations TNCs globally and those from developing countries, the market concentration of these firms and the internationalization...
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FDI in Tourism
The Development Dimension
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008,
PDF: October 2008
)
Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which developing...
Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which developing...
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Elimination of TRIMs
The Experience of Selected Developing Countries
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008,
PDF: April 2008
)
The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The...
The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The...
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FDI and Tourism
The Development Dimension - East and Southern Africa
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: January 2009,
PDF: December 2010
)
Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can...
Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can...
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Management of Latin American River Basins
Amazon, Plata and Sao Francisco
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: August 1999
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The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...
The Bolivia Summit of the Americas declared in 1996 that despite extensive efforts by countries in the Americas to improve water use and management, demand continues to rise while contamination has...
Water for Urban Areas
Challenges and Perspective
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: March 2000
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By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...
By the year 2025, it is estimated that more than two-thirds of the world's population will be urban dwellers. In Water for Urban Areas, leading experts offer unique insights into varied issues of...
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International Waters in Southern Africa
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: April 2003
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Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...
Due to the large disparity in the availability of water between the wet northern region and the drier south parts of Southern Africa, water management has become an issue of critical importance to...
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TNCs and the Removal of Textiles and Clothing Quotas
Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2006,
PDF: October 2006
)
For developing countries, the textiles and clothing industries have traditionally been an important gateway to industrialization and increased exports. With the expiration of the Agreement on Textiles...
For developing countries, the textiles and clothing industries have traditionally been an important gateway to industrialization and increased exports. With the expiration of the Agreement on Textiles...
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Mankind and the Oceans
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2005
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The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and...
Sustainable Development of the Ganges Brahmaputra-Meghna Basins
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001
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The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basins contain the largest number of the world's poor in any one region. The population is increasing steadily and unless the current development trends are broken...
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Water Management in Islam
Series: Water Resources Management and Policy
( Print: February 2001
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In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...
In the Middle East and North Africa, water is rapidly becoming the key development issue. The region has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and scarce natural water supplies. This...