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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...


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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Coffee

An Exporter's Guide

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: November 2002 )

Despite ongoing change in the coffee world, the traditional challenges of product knowledge, respect for quality, and impeccable contract execution remain absolutely essential for today’s exporters....

Despite ongoing change in the coffee world, the traditional challenges of product knowledge, respect for quality, and impeccable contract execution remain absolutely essential for today’s exporters....


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2015

Supporting Participation in Value Chains

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: January 2016, PDF: December 2015 )

Part I of this report assesses trends and developments in regional trade and investment flows and policies in an attempt to provide the insights and information necessary to separate the cyclical from...

Part I of this report assesses trends and developments in regional trade and investment flows and policies in an attempt to provide the insights and information necessary to separate the cyclical from...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2016

Recent Trends and Developments

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: January 2017, PDF: October 2016 )

The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a major annual publication of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of United Nations ESCAP. It aims to deepen understanding of trends...

The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a major annual publication of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of United Nations ESCAP. It aims to deepen understanding of trends...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2017

Channelling Trade and Investment into Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: February 2018, PDF: November 2017 )

This report aims to deepen understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region; emerging issues in trade, investment and trade...

This report aims to deepen understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region; emerging issues in trade, investment and trade...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2023/24

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2023/24

Unleashing Digital Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: January 2024, PDF: December 2023 )

Digital technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of international trade and investment. As digital trade gains momentum, disparities in readiness are accentuating pre-existing inequalities...

Digital technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of international trade and investment. As digital trade gains momentum, disparities in readiness are accentuating pre-existing inequalities...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2018

Recent Trends and Developments

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: February 2019, PDF: February 2019 )

This report aims at deepening understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at emerging issues in trade, investment and...

This report aims at deepening understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at emerging issues in trade, investment and...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2009

Trade-led Recovery and Beyond

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: April 2010, PDF: August 2010 )

When the economic crisis hit Asia and the Pacific in the course of 2008, exports and economic growth rates tumbled while unemployment rose sharply and results for 2009 look set to be even worse. The...

When the economic crisis hit Asia and the Pacific in the course of 2008, exports and economic growth rates tumbled while unemployment rose sharply and results for 2009 look set to be even worse. The...


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E-Applications in the Textile and Clothing Sector

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: November 2005 )

This study focuses on how developing country producers could successfully apply new e-applications and secure post-quota exports in light of the changing nature of the textiles and clothing business...

This study focuses on how developing country producers could successfully apply new e-applications and secure post-quota exports in light of the changing nature of the textiles and clothing business...


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Applications Electroniques dans le Secteur des Textiles et des Vêtements

Series: Product and Market Development
( Print: January 2005 )

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011

Post-crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: February 2012, PDF: August 2011 )

This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region...

This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2010

Recent Trends and Developments

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: October 2013, PDF: December 2010 )

This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region...

This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region...


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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019

Navigating Non-tariff Measures towards Sustainable Development

Series: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
( Print: December 2019, PDF: November 2019 )

This report provides an analysis of the rise of non-tariff measures (NTMs) and its implications for Asia and the Pacific. Prepared jointly by ESCAP and UNCTAD, it reviews the costs and benefits...

This report provides an analysis of the rise of non-tariff measures (NTMs) and its implications for Asia and the Pacific. Prepared jointly by ESCAP and UNCTAD, it reviews the costs and benefits...