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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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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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Loi Type sur la Concurrence

Series: Série de la CNUCED sur les Questions Relatives au Droit et à la Politique de la Concurrence
( Print: April 2004 )

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Loi type sur la concurrence

Éléments éventuels à incorporer dans les articles d'une Loi sur la concurrence, commentaires et...

Series: Série de la CNUCED sur les Questions Relatives au Droit et à la Politique de la Concurrence
( Print: November 2007 )

La loi type sur la concurrence a pour objectif de contrôler ou d'éliminer les accords ou arrangements restrictifs entre entreprises, les fusions et les acquisitions qui limitent l'accès aux marchés ou...

La loi type sur la concurrence a pour objectif de contrôler ou d'éliminer les accords ou arrangements restrictifs entre entreprises, les fusions et les acquisitions qui limitent l'accès aux marchés ou...


Manual on Technology Transfer Negotiations

Series: General Studies
( Print: October 1996 )

Technology transfer is a key element in achieving international competitiveness. This Manual addresses the needs of the decision-maker in search of technology, its evaluation, selection and...

Technology transfer is a key element in achieving international competitiveness. This Manual addresses the needs of the decision-maker in search of technology, its evaluation, selection and...


Design and Manufacture of Bamboo and Rattan Furniture

Series: General Studies
( Print: December 1996 )

This manual will increase the awareness of the results that can be achieved when rattan furniture factories are established according to rational industrial procedures. It will be of great use to...

This manual will increase the awareness of the results that can be achieved when rattan furniture factories are established according to rational industrial procedures. It will be of great use to...


Using Statistics for Process Control and Improvement

An Introduction to Basic Concepts and Techniques

Series: General Studies
( Print: April 1997 )

A firm's prosperity, as well as a whole industrial sector's ability to compete in the international market, will depend on, among other elements, the adoption of techniques for continuous improvement...

A firm's prosperity, as well as a whole industrial sector's ability to compete in the international market, will depend on, among other elements, the adoption of techniques for continuous improvement...