Show or Sort:


Image
Image

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...


Image
Image

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...


Image
Image

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...


Image
Image

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...


Image
Image

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...


Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Gas Industry

Economies in Transition and Southern Mediterranean Countries

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: July 1998 )

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is recognized as an appropriate driving force for economic growth. To attract investment, countries have to meet set requirements. These requirements also apply to the...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is recognized as an appropriate driving force for economic growth. To attract investment, countries have to meet set requirements. These requirements also apply to the...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1998 )

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues and gives a unique...

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues and gives a unique...


Image
Image

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...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition 1999

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: June 2000 )

This publication reviews and discusses future developments of energy/gas prices and competition and gas supply prospects. It focuses on central and eastern European countries (CEEs) gas markets and...

This publication reviews and discusses future developments of energy/gas prices and competition and gas supply prospects. It focuses on central and eastern European countries (CEEs) gas markets and...


Gas Rates Fundamentals and Practices

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1995 )

Natural gas in the European region represents the world's largest market for gas. Recognizing the importance of the gas sector to the region and the prospect that demand for gas will increase...

Natural gas in the European region represents the world's largest market for gas. Recognizing the importance of the gas sector to the region and the prospect that demand for gas will increase...


Gas Distribution Rate Design Manual

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: October 1996 )

The Rate Design Manual focuses on the US experience in developing and implementing regulatory policies and measures designed to cover the various factors in designing gas rates by local distribution...

The Rate Design Manual focuses on the US experience in developing and implementing regulatory policies and measures designed to cover the various factors in designing gas rates by local distribution...


Gas Industry in the Market Economies on the European Continent

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: March 1996 )

Gas markets have and will continue to change in the East and the West. This publication will be of help to all countries, especially those in transition, who have to choose the market and industry...

Gas markets have and will continue to change in the East and the West. This publication will be of help to all countries, especially those in transition, who have to choose the market and industry...


Gas Contracting Principles and Practices

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: August 1996 )

In this new volume of the series all the papers and proceedings of the 1995 Seminar are presented for all to absorb in a clear and relevant format.

In this new volume of the series all the papers and proceedings of the 1995 Seminar are presented for all to absorb in a clear and relevant format.


Gas Price Policies

In Central and Eastern Europe

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: December 1996 )

Natural gas price policies occupy a prominent place in the current market-oriented restructuring of the gas industry in countries with economies in transition. This publication gives a historical...

Natural gas price policies occupy a prominent place in the current market-oriented restructuring of the gas industry in countries with economies in transition. This publication gives a historical...


Reform and Restructuring of the Gas Industry in Economies in Transition

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: March 1997 )

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues on the subject and...

This collection of papers and proceedings submitted by leading figures in the gas industry in Europe, North America and the Commonwealth of Independent States, deals with key issues on the subject and...


Issues in Market-based Natural Gas Pricing in Economies in Transition

Transfer of Knowledge and its Application

Series: ECE Gas Centre Series
( Print: January 1998 )

The market-based transition of the energy sector and the natural gas industry in countries of central and eastern Europe and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is among the most important...

The market-based transition of the energy sector and the natural gas industry in countries of central and eastern Europe and of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is among the most important...