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Measuring Restrictions on FDI in Services in Developing Countries and Transition Economies

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: October 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

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 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...


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The Universe of the Largest Transnational Corporations

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: December 2007, PDF: January 2008 )

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...

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...


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FDI in Tourism

The Development Dimension

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008, PDF: October 2008 )

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...

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...


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Elimination of TRIMs

The Experience of Selected Developing Countries

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2008, PDF: April 2008 )

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...

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...


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FDI and Tourism

The Development Dimension - East and Southern Africa

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: January 2009, PDF: December 2010 )

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...

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...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2014

With introductory texts in Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: May 2015, PDF: May 2015 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2015

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: April 2016, PDF: March 2016 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2017

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: May 2018, PDF: April 2018 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2016

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: July 2017, PDF: July 2017 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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TNCs and the Removal of Textiles and Clothing Quotas

Series: UNCTAD Current Studies on FDI and Development
( Print: March 2006, PDF: October 2006 )

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...

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...


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Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2021

Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2021

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( PDF: November 2022 )

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...


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The State of the World’s Forests 2016

Forests and Agriculture - Land-use Challenges and Opportunities

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( PDF: June 2016 )

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2018

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: August 2019, PDF: August 2019 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2019

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: March 2020, PDF: April 2020 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...


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Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2020

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: April 2021, PDF: May 2021 )

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...


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The State of the World’s Forests 2018

Forest Pathways to Sustainable Development

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( Print: August 2018, PDF: July 2018 )

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...


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El estado de los bosques del mundo 2018

Las vías forestales hacia el desarrollo sostenible

Series: El estado de los bosques del mundo
( PDF: July 2018 )

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...


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La situation des forêts du monde 2018

Les forêts au service du développement durable

Series: La situation des forêts du monde
( PDF: July 2018 )

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...


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Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2022

Competent National Authorities Under the International Drug Control Treaties 2022

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: December 2023, PDF: December 2023 )

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...

This annual directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as well as...


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Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties 2013

With introductory texts in Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Series: Competent National Authorities under the International Drug Control Treaties
( Print: May 2014, PDF: May 2014 )

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...

This directory lists competent national authorities empowered to issue certificates and authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; and competent national...