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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...


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Investment Policy Review - Ghana

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: August 2003, PDF: August 2003 )

Ghana is making a comeback in terms of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) after the economy had suffered a temporary setback in 1998. This publication reviews the investment climate in the...

Ghana is making a comeback in terms of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) after the economy had suffered a temporary setback in 1998. This publication reviews the investment climate in the...


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Investment Policy Review - Tanzania

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: August 2002, PDF: August 2002 )

Investment Policy Reviews are intended to help countries improve their investment policies and to familiarize Governments and the international private sector with an individual country’s investment...

Investment Policy Reviews are intended to help countries improve their investment policies and to familiarize Governments and the international private sector with an individual country’s investment...


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Investment Policy Review - Ecuador

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: February 2002, PDF: February 2002 )

The Investment Policy Review is intended to help countries improve their investment policies and to familiarize Governments and the international private sector with each countries' investment...

The Investment Policy Review is intended to help countries improve their investment policies and to familiarize Governments and the international private sector with each countries' investment...


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Investment Policy Review - Egypt

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: November 1999, PDF: November 1999 )

The Investment Policy Review of Egypt gives insight into the country's investment environment and policies. The publication discusses foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and the steadily increasing...

The Investment Policy Review of Egypt gives insight into the country's investment environment and policies. The publication discusses foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and the steadily increasing...


Environmental Management in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

An Overview of Issues and Management Approaches

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: October 1999 )

Awareness of the importance of environmental issues has become more and more central to the thinking of the oil industry and regulators. This publication presents guidelines on environmental...

Awareness of the importance of environmental issues has become more and more central to the thinking of the oil industry and regulators. This publication presents guidelines on environmental...


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Investment Policy Review - Botswana

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: June 2003, PDF: June 2003 )

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been the driving force in moving the economy of Botswana from that of a least developed country status to one of a middle-income country. The country aims to...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been the driving force in moving the economy of Botswana from that of a least developed country status to one of a middle-income country. The country aims to...


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Guidance for Dangerous Goods Transport - Emergency Planning in a Local Community

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: October 2000 )

This publication has been prepared in response to requests from around the world to provide communities with help in planning for accidents arising from the transport of dangerous goods. The purpose...

This publication has been prepared in response to requests from around the world to provide communities with help in planning for accidents arising from the transport of dangerous goods. The purpose...


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Investment Policy Review - Nepal

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: December 2003, PDF: December 2003 )

This report examines ways in which Nepal can improve its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance. It covers issues such as the country’s FDI trends and performance, the investment framework...

This report examines ways in which Nepal can improve its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) performance. It covers issues such as the country’s FDI trends and performance, the investment framework...


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Investment Policy Review - Lesotho

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: March 2004, PDF: March 2004 )

This Review on Lesotho provides an overview of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country, including the most recent trends and developments. It examines the legal investment framework...

This Review on Lesotho provides an overview of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country, including the most recent trends and developments. It examines the legal investment framework...


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Investment Policy Review - Sri Lanka

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( Print: June 2004, PDF: June 2004 )

The Investment Policy Review on Sri Lanka provides an overview of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the Island, including the most recent trends and developments. The publication examines the legal...

The Investment Policy Review on Sri Lanka provides an overview of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the Island, including the most recent trends and developments. The publication examines the legal...


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Investment Policy Review - Ethiopia

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( PDF: July 2002 )

With the signing of the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea in December 2000, effectively ending the two-year conflict between the neighboring countries, there is a renewed hope that Ethiopia...

With the signing of the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea in December 2000, effectively ending the two-year conflict between the neighboring countries, there is a renewed hope that Ethiopia...


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Investment Policy Review - Uzbekistan

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
( PDF: April 1999 )

Since its independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has made careful progress in the transition from a centrally-planned to a market economy. Recognizing that foreign direct investment (FDI) can contribute to...

Since its independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has made careful progress in the transition from a centrally-planned to a market economy. Recognizing that foreign direct investment (FDI) can contribute to...


Environmental Aspects of Industrial Wood Preservation

A Technical Guide

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: September 1994 )

Intended to be used world-wide to meet the requirements of both developing and developed countries, this Guide is designed to improve the professional practices in wood preservation plants and make it...

Intended to be used world-wide to meet the requirements of both developing and developed countries, this Guide is designed to improve the professional practices in wood preservation plants and make it...


Company Environmental Reporting

A Measure of the Progress of Business and Industry Towards Sustainable Development

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: January 1995 )

The public reporting by companies on environmental performance is now emerging as one of the most pressing environmental challenges for business. The report provides information and inspiration to...

The public reporting by companies on environmental performance is now emerging as one of the most pressing environmental challenges for business. The report provides information and inspiration to...


Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at the Local Level (APELL)

Annotated Bibliography

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: March 1995 )

Experts from governments, research facilities, the manufacturing sector, emergency operations centres and libraries among others offered their suggestions on the books they have found to be most...

Experts from governments, research facilities, the manufacturing sector, emergency operations centres and libraries among others offered their suggestions on the books they have found to be most...


Environmental Management in the Electronics Industry

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: March 1995 )

The production of electronics components comprises a varied set of processes, each with its own complex web of potential environmental hazards. This publication offers specific, lengthy and detailed...

The production of electronics components comprises a varied set of processes, each with its own complex web of potential environmental hazards. This publication offers specific, lengthy and detailed...


Environmental Management of Nickel Production

A Technical Guide

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: October 1993 )

Unless properly controlled, mining, smelting and refining of nickel ores can cause considerable health and environmental damage. This technical guide provides information on the environmental impacts...

Unless properly controlled, mining, smelting and refining of nickel ores can cause considerable health and environmental damage. This technical guide provides information on the environmental impacts...


Landfill of Hazardous Industrial Wastes

A Training Manual

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: January 1995 )

Both trainers and professionals working in the field of hazardous waste management will find this Manual of great assistance. It analyzes landfill problems and options faced by many national...

Both trainers and professionals working in the field of hazardous waste management will find this Manual of great assistance. It analyzes landfill problems and options faced by many national...


Textile Industry and the Environment, The

Series: UNEP IE/PAC Technical Report
( Print: January 1995 )

Textile production is an important contributor to many national economies. Its diverse operations have a significant impact on the local environment, presenting health and safety risks to its...

Textile production is an important contributor to many national economies. Its diverse operations have a significant impact on the local environment, presenting health and safety risks to its...