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The world economy has shifted markedly towards services. Services are critical to the development of a competitive business sector, however, foreign direct investment in services can generate concerns...

The publication analyses the universe of the largest transnational corporations TNCs globally and those from developing countries, the market concentration of these firms and the internationalization...

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which developing...

The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The...

Many developing countries are looking to tourism as a potentially promising avenue for economic and human development, and foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the routes through which they can...

Awareness of the importance of environmental issues has become more and more central to the thinking of the oil industry and regulators. This publication presents guidelines on environmental...

In Europe women become entrepreneurs on average twice less often than men. The UNECE Programme on Women’s Entrepreneurship aims at raising awareness of problems of women entrepreneurs by enhancing...

For developing countries, the textiles and clothing industries have traditionally been an important gateway to industrialization and increased exports. With the expiration of the Agreement on Textiles...

This publication has been prepared in response to requests from around the world to provide communities with help in planning for accidents arising from the transport of dangerous goods. The purpose...

This publication provides the main characteristics of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Countries in Transition (CIT) and emerging economies. It gives information on SME definition by...

This report looks at women’s access to financing and ICT within progress and perspectives from selected countries and sub-regions in the area covered by the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). The...

This publication is the result of findings undertaking by the task force of the UN Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality. The members of the task force studies the interconnections between...

Intended to be used world-wide to meet the requirements of both developing and developed countries, this Guide is designed to improve the professional practices in wood preservation plants and make it...

The public reporting by companies on environmental performance is now emerging as one of the most pressing environmental challenges for business. The report provides information and inspiration to...

Experts from governments, research facilities, the manufacturing sector, emergency operations centres and libraries among others offered their suggestions on the books they have found to be most...

The production of electronics components comprises a varied set of processes, each with its own complex web of potential environmental hazards. This publication offers specific, lengthy and detailed...

Unless properly controlled, mining, smelting and refining of nickel ores can cause considerable health and environmental damage. This technical guide provides information on the environmental impacts...

Both trainers and professionals working in the field of hazardous waste management will find this Manual of great assistance. It analyzes landfill problems and options faced by many national...

Textile production is an important contributor to many national economies. Its diverse operations have a significant impact on the local environment, presenting health and safety risks to its...