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Transfer of Technology

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: February 2002 )

This paper discusses the issue of technology transfer in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs) and is divided into four main sections. The first section is an explanation of the...

Trends in International Investment Agreements

An Overview

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: March 2000 )

In the past four decades, national and international legal policies and rules concerning foreign direct investment (FDI) have repeatedly changed. This paper provides an overview of the developments in...

Lessons from the MAI

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: March 2000 )

This publication considers the factors that contributed to the decision of the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to discontinue the negotiations on the Multilateral...

Illicit Payments

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: November 2001 )

This paper examines the topic of transnational bribery in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs), as well as other international instruments that address issues related to the...

Highlights in Space 1997

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space

( Print: April 1999 )

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...

Home Country Measures

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: December 2001 )

Most international negotiations on foreign direct investment focus on issues involving the paired relationship between transnational corporations and host countries. This publication discusses the...

Foreign Direct Investment and Development

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

( Print: June 1999 )

The importance of foreign direct investment for development has dramatically increased in recent years. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible analysis of the issues involved...

Highlights in Space 1999

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space

( Print: April 2000 )

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

Highlights in Space 2001

Progress in Space Science, Technology and Applications, International Cooperation and Space Law

Series: Highlights in Space

( Print: May 2002 )

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...