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Fair and Equitable Treatment

A sequel

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements II
( Print: May 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

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...

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...


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Transparency: A sequel

UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements II (The “Pink Series”)

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements II
( Print: November 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

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...

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...


Promoting Women's Rights as Human Rights

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: September 2000 )

Women's rights have traditionally been viewed as separate from human rights. Yet, throughout their lifetime, women are often faced with violations of their human rights. To address those issues, an...

Women's rights have traditionally been viewed as separate from human rights. Yet, throughout their lifetime, women are often faced with violations of their human rights. To address those issues, an...


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Expropriation: A Sequel

UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements II (The "Pink Series")

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements II
( Print: February 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

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...

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...


Improving the Status of Women in Poverty

A Comparative Study on Women's Status in Poverty in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: October 2001 )

This study presents an analysis of multi-dimensional poverty among women and the interrelated aspects. The study covers four countries: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.

This study presents an analysis of multi-dimensional poverty among women and the interrelated aspects. The study covers four countries: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.


Human Rights and Legal Status of Women in the Asian and Pacific Region

Series: Studies on Women in Development
( Print: February 1998 )

The protection and promotion of women's human rights is a critical area of concern worldwide. The United Nations has played an important role in bringing international attention to this issue. This...

The protection and promotion of women's human rights is a critical area of concern worldwide. The United Nations has played an important role in bringing international attention to this issue. This...