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Regional Interdependencies and Macroeconomic Crises Notes on Mercosur

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: February 2002 )

In the relatively short history of Mercosur, the countries of the region have gone through wide macroeconomic fluctuations. Macroeconomic turbulence is not a novelty for Argentina, Brazil and their...

In the relatively short history of Mercosur, the countries of the region have gone through wide macroeconomic fluctuations. Macroeconomic turbulence is not a novelty for Argentina, Brazil and their...


Implications of World Trade Organization Agreements for International Trade in Environmental...

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: November 2001 )

This study addresses implications of Uruguay Round trade agreements for international trade in environmentally sound technology and related products. It introduces major aspects and trends of the...

This study addresses implications of Uruguay Round trade agreements for international trade in environmentally sound technology and related products. It introduces major aspects and trends of the...


Uruguay Round Agreements

Implications for International Trade in Medical Devices

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: November 2001 )

This is an analysis of the Uruguay Round trade agreements and their implications for medical device manufacturers and exporters in developing countries. It gives an overview of international trade...

This is an analysis of the Uruguay Round trade agreements and their implications for medical device manufacturers and exporters in developing countries. It gives an overview of international trade...


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Elementos de Competitividad Sistémica de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PYME) del Istmo...

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2002 )

El documento presenta, por una parte, los rasgos estilizados de la competitividad sistemática; por otra, las opciones de política pública de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME) en Centroamérica...

El documento presenta, por una parte, los rasgos estilizados de la competitividad sistemática; por otra, las opciones de política pública de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME) en Centroamérica...


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Estrategia Económica Regional

Los Casos de Escocia y la Región de Yorkshire y Humber

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2002 )

El presente documento, está orientado a brindar información sobre la manera, tanto conceptual como operativa, en que diferentes economías regionales subnacionales han abordado la necesidad de generar...

El presente documento, está orientado a brindar información sobre la manera, tanto conceptual como operativa, en que diferentes economías regionales subnacionales han abordado la necesidad de generar...


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Trade Liberalisation and the Environment

Lessons Learned from Bangladesh, Chile, India, Philippines, Romania and Uganda - A Synthesis Report

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Environmental Impacts of Trade Liberalization and Policies for Sustainable Management of Natural...

A Case Study on Bangladesh's Shrimp Farming Industry

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Economic Instruments for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

A Case Study on the Philippines' Forestry Sector

Series: Trade Liberalisation and the Environment
( Print: March 2000 )

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...

Recognizing the benefits of global trade, many of the world's developing countries and countries with economies in transition, have sought to actively participate in the global trading regime...


Pasado, Presente y Futuro del Proceso de Integración Centroamericano

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: March 2002 )

Formalmente, la integración económica regional comenzó en 1960 con la firma del Tratado General de Integración. La evolución del proceso de integración en la posguerra se ha dividido para este trabajo...

Formalmente, la integración económica regional comenzó en 1960 con la firma del Tratado General de Integración. La evolución del proceso de integración en la posguerra se ha dividido para este trabajo...


Food and Beverages

A Practical Guide to the South African Market

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This guide presents a market survey on agricultural products, food and beverages in South Africa. It reviews the overall economic situation; multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements; trade...

This guide presents a market survey on agricultural products, food and beverages in South Africa. It reviews the overall economic situation; multilateral, regional and bilateral agreements; trade...


HPS Groundnuts (Peanuts)

A Survey of Selected European Markets

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This publication presents a market survey on groundnuts in the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, with particular reference to phytosanitary measures and prevention of aflatoxin contamination...

This publication presents a market survey on groundnuts in the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, with particular reference to phytosanitary measures and prevention of aflatoxin contamination...


Information Technology Services

A Handbook for Exporters from Developing Countries

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This handbook focuses on drawing up strategies to promote and develop information technology services exports from developing countries. It describes information technology (IT) services having...

This handbook focuses on drawing up strategies to promote and develop information technology services exports from developing countries. It describes information technology (IT) services having...


ISO 9000

A Workbook for Service Firms in Developing Countries

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: November 2001 )

This publication provides guidelines on the application of ISO 9000 concepts and the creation of a quality assurance system in small service enterprises. It includes a series of questions and...

This publication provides guidelines on the application of ISO 9000 concepts and the creation of a quality assurance system in small service enterprises. It includes a series of questions and...


European Community Market for Cotton Yarns and Cotton Grey Cloths, The

The Changing Pattern of the International Trade in Textiles and Clothing

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This report has been written at a moment when the international trade in textiles and clothing is being reshaped after the conclusion of the lengthy Uruguay Round Negotiations at the end of 1993. Once...

This report has been written at a moment when the international trade in textiles and clothing is being reshaped after the conclusion of the lengthy Uruguay Round Negotiations at the end of 1993. Once...


Romania

A Partner for Developing Countries

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study on trade and foreign investment opportunities in Romania, aimed at developing countries, outlines the country's economic situation and legal issues of interest to investors. It covers...

This study on trade and foreign investment opportunities in Romania, aimed at developing countries, outlines the country's economic situation and legal issues of interest to investors. It covers...


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Dinámica del Empleo y Rotación de Empresas

La Experiencia en el Sector Industrial de Argentina desde Mediados de los Años Noventa

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2003 )

En este documento se examina la evolución del empleo industrial en la Argentina en el período 1995-2000. Para ello se utiliza una base de datos desarrollada por el Ministerio de Trabajo que contiene...

En este documento se examina la evolución del empleo industrial en la Argentina en el período 1995-2000. Para ello se utiliza una base de datos desarrollada por el Ministerio de Trabajo que contiene...


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Mexican Maquila Industry and the Environment, The

An Overview of the Issues

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2002 )

The maquiladora in-bond industry is a key factor for Mexico’s economic development and dominates the economic activity in the northern frontier states. As in the case of most industrial activity, the...

The maquiladora in-bond industry is a key factor for Mexico’s economic development and dominates the economic activity in the northern frontier states. As in the case of most industrial activity, the...


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Determinantes de la Pobreza en Colombia

Años Recientes

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: June 2003 )

Este documento se centra sobre la pobreza en Colombia. Con una metodología de descomposición, se establecen características de la evolución de la pobreza en la década de los noventa, especialmente el...

Este documento se centra sobre la pobreza en Colombia. Con una metodología de descomposición, se establecen características de la evolución de la pobreza en la década de los noventa, especialmente el...


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Políticas de Competencia y de Regulación en el Istmo Centroamericano

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2003 )

En este documento se pretende incursionar en el tema de las condiciones de competencia en Centroamérica, vinculando los rasgos esenciales de las reformas económicas implantadas con los procesos de...

En este documento se pretende incursionar en el tema de las condiciones de competencia en Centroamérica, vinculando los rasgos esenciales de las reformas económicas implantadas con los procesos de...


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Finanzas Públicas Provinciales, Las

Situación Actual y Perspectivas

Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2003 )

El presente trabajo comienza ofreciendo una perspectiva agregada y de largo plazo del desempeño fiscal de las provincias, identificando los diferentes períodos en relación con las circunstancias...

El presente trabajo comienza ofreciendo una perspectiva agregada y de largo plazo del desempeño fiscal de las provincias, identificando los diferentes períodos en relación con las circunstancias...