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This publication presents a new and extended analysis of the regional risk-scape based on multidisciplinary research conducted. It defines risk hotspots where disasters and biological hazards, climate...

This report examines the state of resilience of the region vis-à-vis the Sustainable Development Goals and targets relating to disaster risk reduction. It highlights some of the tools and approaches...

This paper examines the main aspects of Investor-State dispute settlement from the perspective of both the investor and the host state. Investors and capital-exporting countries favor these disputes...

One common mode of entry for foreign direct investment is through the making of a foreign investment contract with the State. The aim of this paper is to consider more specific international...

This UNCTAD paper, the sequel to the 1999 Pink Series paper on scope and definition, considers how the concepts of investment and investor have been defined in existing international investment...

This United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series addresses concepts and issues relevant to international investment agreements. The agreements are presented in a format that is...

This United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series addresses concepts and issues relevant to international investment agreements. This current issue examines Incentives as a...

This glossary of key terms and concepts in international investment agreements (IIAs) is designed to help individuals understand the principle issues in IIAs.

This paper examines provisions concerning the settlement of investment disputes that arise as a result of international investment agreements focusing primarily on State-to-State disputes. It covers...