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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 )

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 )

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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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2014

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: October 2013, PDF: December 2014 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2014 (Chinese language)

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: September 2015, PDF: September 2015 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...


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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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ABC de las Naciones Unidas

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: September 2006 )

Esta nueva edición del ABC de las Naciones Unidas recoge las innumerables maneras en que las Naciones Unidas influyen en la vida de los seres humanos dondequiera que estén. El ABC reseña la labor de...

Esta nueva edición del ABC de las Naciones Unidas recoge las innumerables maneras en que las Naciones Unidas influyen en la vida de los seres humanos dondequiera que estén. El ABC reseña la labor de...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations 2011

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: June 2011, PDF: August 2011 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public, sets forth the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it deals with and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public, sets forth the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it deals with and its importance for people...


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ABC de las Naciones Unidas

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: November 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

El ABC de las Naciones Unidas es un amplio que explica concisamente la estructura de las Naciones Unidas, su labor y las actividades y propositos principales que las impulsan. El ABC, publicado desde...

El ABC de las Naciones Unidas es un amplio que explica concisamente la estructura de las Naciones Unidas, su labor y las actividades y propositos principales que las impulsan. El ABC, publicado desde...


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The United Nations Today (formerly titled Basic Facts about the UN) 2008

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: October 2008, PDF: April 2009 )

The United Nations Today, formerly the Basic Facts about the UN, reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the...

The United Nations Today, formerly the Basic Facts about the UN, reflects the multitude of ways in which the United Nations touches the lives of people everywhere. It chronicles the work of the...


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Las Naciones Unidas Hoy 2008 (Publicación antes llamada “Abc de las Naciones Unidas”)

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: April 2010, PDF: April 2010 )

Las Naciones Unidas Hoy, publicación antes llamada “Abc de las Naciones Unidas”, recoge las múltiples maneras en que la Organización afecta a las vidas de las personas en todo el mundo. En ella se...

Las Naciones Unidas Hoy, publicación antes llamada “Abc de las Naciones Unidas”, recoge las múltiples maneras en que la Organización afecta a las vidas de las personas en todo el mundo. En ella se...


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Basic Facts about the United Nations, 42nd Edition

Series: Basic Facts about the United Nations
( Print: May 2017, PDF: May 2017 )

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...

This comprehensive handbook designed for the general public explains the structure of the United Nations, how the Organization works, the main issues it addresses and its importance for people...


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ABC de las Naciones Unidas, 42ª edición

Series: ABC de las Naciones Unidas
( Print: June 2018, PDF: June 2018 )

Este manual diseñado para el público en general explica la estructura de las Naciones Unidas, cómo funciona la organización, las principales cuestiones que aborda y su importancia. Además de destacar...

Este manual diseñado para el público en general explica la estructura de las Naciones Unidas, cómo funciona la organización, las principales cuestiones que aborda y su importancia. Además de destacar...