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Transfer of Technology

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: February 2002 )

This paper discusses the issue of technology transfer in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs) and is divided into four main sections. The first section is an explanation of the...

This paper discusses the issue of technology transfer in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs) and is divided into four main sections. The first section is an explanation of the...


Barreras Medioambientales a Las Exportaciones Latinoamericanas de Camarones, Las

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: January 2000 )

Los Estados Unidos son uno de los principales importadores de productos pesqueros del mundo y un destino de preferencia de las exportaciones latinoamericanas. Empero, en los últimos años ese país se...

Los Estados Unidos son uno de los principales importadores de productos pesqueros del mundo y un destino de preferencia de las exportaciones latinoamericanas. Empero, en los últimos años ese país se...


Trends in International Investment Agreements

An Overview

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: March 2000 )

In the past four decades, national and international legal policies and rules concerning foreign direct investment (FDI) have repeatedly changed. This paper provides an overview of the developments in...

In the past four decades, national and international legal policies and rules concerning foreign direct investment (FDI) have repeatedly changed. This paper provides an overview of the developments in...


Lessons from the MAI

( Print: March 2000 )

This publication considers the factors that contributed to the decision of the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to discontinue the negotiations on the Multilateral...

This publication considers the factors that contributed to the decision of the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to discontinue the negotiations on the Multilateral...


Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 1999

Series: Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
( Print: April 2000 )

In 1999, Latin America was once again influenced by the adverse international economic environment, which had a decisive impact on the countries' economic policies and performance. As a consequence of...

In 1999, Latin America was once again influenced by the adverse international economic environment, which had a decisive impact on the countries' economic policies and performance. As a consequence of...


Condiciones de Acceso a los Mercados de Bienes, Las

Algunos Problemas Pendientes

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: February 2000 )

El tema de acceso a mercados de bienes continúa ocupando un espacio central en las negociaciones comerciales multilaterales. No obstante los avances logrados en las rondas anteriores en esta materia...

El tema de acceso a mercados de bienes continúa ocupando un espacio central en las negociaciones comerciales multilaterales. No obstante los avances logrados en las rondas anteriores en esta materia...


Multilateral Rules on Competition Policy

An Overview of the Debate

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: June 2000 )

This publication reviews the current debate on competition policy. It presents a short survey of competition policy in the United States, Europe and Latin America together with an overview of anti...

This publication reviews the current debate on competition policy. It presents a short survey of competition policy in the United States, Europe and Latin America together with an overview of anti...


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América Latina

Las Exportaciones de Productos Básicos durante los Años Noventa

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: January 2002 )

El objetivo de este informe es examinar los cambios de la estructura de las exportaciones regionales de productos básicos no energéticos durante los años noventa, así como el papel desempeñado por los...

El objetivo de este informe es examinar los cambios de la estructura de las exportaciones regionales de productos básicos no energéticos durante los años noventa, así como el papel desempeñado por los...


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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2001

Series: Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
( Print: March 2002 )

The severe slowdown in the world economy in 2001 cut short the recovery that had begun in 2000 and dashed hopes that Latin America and the Caribbean were about to embark upon a new growth cycle...

The severe slowdown in the world economy in 2001 cut short the recovery that had begun in 2000 and dashed hopes that Latin America and the Caribbean were about to embark upon a new growth cycle...


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Illicit Payments

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: November 2001 )

This paper examines the topic of transnational bribery in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs), as well as other international instruments that address issues related to the...

This paper examines the topic of transnational bribery in the context of international investment agreements (IIAs), as well as other international instruments that address issues related to the...


Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 1998

Series: Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
( Print: April 1999 )

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean have faced an extraordinary degree of volatility in both the financial and trade sectors in 1998. The Asian financial crisis restricted the region's...

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean have faced an extraordinary degree of volatility in both the financial and trade sectors in 1998. The Asian financial crisis restricted the region's...


Home Country Measures

( Print: December 2001 )

Most international negotiations on foreign direct investment focus on issues involving the paired relationship between transnational corporations and host countries. This publication discusses the...

Most international negotiations on foreign direct investment focus on issues involving the paired relationship between transnational corporations and host countries. This publication discusses the...


Foreign Direct Investment and Development

( Print: June 1999 )

The importance of foreign direct investment for development has dramatically increased in recent years. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible analysis of the issues involved...

The importance of foreign direct investment for development has dramatically increased in recent years. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible analysis of the issues involved...


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Procesos de Integración de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe 2000-2001, Los

Avances, Retrocesos y Temas Pendientes

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: November 2002 )

En esta publicación se presenta un panorama, a partir del segundo semestre del año 2000, de los principales procesos de integración en que participan los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Se...

En esta publicación se presenta un panorama, a partir del segundo semestre del año 2000, de los principales procesos de integración en que participan los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Se...


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Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2002

Series: Preliminary Overview of the Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean
( Print: July 2003 )

This publication provides a brief overview on the economic performance of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2002. Information is provided on all the countries in that region and it...

This publication provides a brief overview on the economic performance of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2002. Information is provided on all the countries in that region and it...


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Tendencias Principales del Comercio, la Política Comercial y los Acuerdos de la Integración de los...

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: May 2002 )

La creación de la AEC fue el resultado de una propuesta elaborada por la Comisión de las Indias Occidentales, a la que los Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la CARICOM le encargaron la tarea de diseñar...

La creación de la AEC fue el resultado de una propuesta elaborada por la Comisión de las Indias Occidentales, a la que los Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la CARICOM le encargaron la tarea de diseñar...


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Desafíos de la Clasificación de los Servicios y su Importancia para las Negociaciones Comerciales...

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: July 2002 )

En la primera sección de este trabajo se revisan los sistemas de clasificación de los servicios, sus aspectos conceptuales, las estadísticas de servicios, los problemas asociados y las implicaciones...

En la primera sección de este trabajo se revisan los sistemas de clasificación de los servicios, sus aspectos conceptuales, las estadísticas de servicios, los problemas asociados y las implicaciones...


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Facilitación del Comercio

Un Concepto Urgente para un Tema Recurrente

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: July 2002 )

El objetivo del presente documento consiste fundamentalmente en revisar las distintas definiciones operacionales que existen sobre el concepto facilitación del comercio en varios acuerdos comerciales...

El objetivo del presente documento consiste fundamentalmente en revisar las distintas definiciones operacionales que existen sobre el concepto facilitación del comercio en varios acuerdos comerciales...


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Liberación del Sector de Servicios, La

El Caso del Tratado Unión Europea/México

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: June 2002 )

Las medidas orientadas hacia el comercio de servicios del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea (UE) y México se inscriben dentro del proceso de liberalización más amplio, el cual ha empezado formalmente a...

Las medidas orientadas hacia el comercio de servicios del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea (UE) y México se inscriben dentro del proceso de liberalización más amplio, el cual ha empezado formalmente a...


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Gender Dimension of Globalization, The

A Survey of the Literature with a Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean

Series: Comercio Internacional
( Print: July 2002 )

This paper presents a critical survey of the literature on economic globalization and gender, with a specific focus on Latin American and Caribbean studies. The objectives of the survey are twofold: 1...

This paper presents a critical survey of the literature on economic globalization and gender, with a specific focus on Latin American and Caribbean studies. The objectives of the survey are twofold: 1...