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This publication focuses on the use of state-of-the-art Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to assess mineral resources potential in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The subregion includes the...

The concept of fair and equitable treatment, which has assumed prominence in investment relations between States, provides a yardstick by which relations between foreign direct investors and...

Section I of the book contains an explanation of the concept of transparency as it is understood in the context of international investment agreements. Section II provides a review of current treaty...

The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human...

The Annual Review 2010 is organized following the three dimensions of the Global Compact Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership, a model for achieving higher levels of sustainability...

In this publication, Section I defines the concepts of direct and indirect expropriation and reviews the variety of measures that can constitute an expropriation. Section II focuses on the core issue...

Industrial minerals, unlike metallic minerals, are valued for their physical and chemical properties. A thorough knowledge of both properties is essential when designing laboratory evaluation...

The countries of North-East Asia have a recognized mineral resource base and potential for fuel and non-fuel minerals and have formulated long term national plans and programmes for exploration and...