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Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 30 April 1999

Series: Multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General
( Print: October 1999 )

This publication presents the subsequent actions, for example, signatures, ratifications, accessions, miscellaneous notifications, reservations, declarations and objections, on all multilateral...

This publication presents the subsequent actions, for example, signatures, ratifications, accessions, miscellaneous notifications, reservations, declarations and objections, on all multilateral...


Traités Multilatéraux Déposés Auprès du Secrétaire Général: Etat au 30 Avril 1998

Etat au 30 Avril 1999

Series: Traités Multilatéraux Déposés auprès du Secrétaire Général
( Print: October 1999 )

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...


Assessing Regional Trade Arrangements

Are South-south RTAs More Trade Diverting?

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...


Integrated Approach to Agricultural Trade and Development Issues, An

Exploring the Welfare and Distribution Issues

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...


Regional Trade Agreements and Developing Countries

The Case of the Pacific Island's Proposed Free Trade Agreement

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...


Assessing Regional Trading Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...


Services Sector Reform and Development Strategies

Issues and Research Priorities

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...


Tariffs and the East Asian Financial Crisis

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...


Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 1997

Status as at 31 December 1997

Series: Multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General
( Print: June 1998 )

This publication presents the subsequent actions, for example, signatures, ratifications, accessions, miscellaneous notifications, reservations, declarations and objections, on all 494 multilateral...

This publication presents the subsequent actions, for example, signatures, ratifications, accessions, miscellaneous notifications, reservations, declarations and objections, on all 494 multilateral...


Traités Multilatéraux Déposés Auprès du Secrétaire Général: État au 31 Décembre 1997

État au 31 Décembre 1997

Series: Traités Multilatéraux Déposés auprès du Secrétaire Général
( Print: November 1998 )

Cette publication, récapitule les renseignements (signatures, ratifications, adhésions, dénonciations, notifications diverses, réserves, déclarations, objections, etc.) relatifs aux traités...

Cette publication, récapitule les renseignements (signatures, ratifications, adhésions, dénonciations, notifications diverses, réserves, déclarations, objections, etc.) relatifs aux traités...


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Quantification of Non-tariff Measures

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: October 2002 )

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...


Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 2001

Status as at 31 December 2001

Series: Multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General
( Print: May 2002 )

This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 31 December 2001) and covers a range of subject...

This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 31 December 2001) and covers a range of subject...


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Traités Multilatéraux Déposés Auprés du Secrétaire Général: Etat au 31 Décembre 2001

Etat au 31 Décembre 2001

Series: Traités Multilatéraux Déposés auprès du Secrétaire Général
( Print: June 2002 )

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...


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Trade in Services

Market Access Opportunities and the Benefits of Liberalization for Developing Countries

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

The service sector is the most important sector for most developed economies being the largest contributor to gross domestic product, production, and employment. Developing economies on the other...

The service sector is the most important sector for most developed economies being the largest contributor to gross domestic product, production, and employment. Developing economies on the other...


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International Trade and Labour Market Performance

Major Findings and Open Questions

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

This paper summarizes the results of recent research into the effects of international trade on labor demand highlighting three areas, which may require further investigation. These areas being: the...

This paper summarizes the results of recent research into the effects of international trade on labor demand highlighting three areas, which may require further investigation. These areas being: the...


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Assessing South-south Regional Integration

Same Issues Many Metrics

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

The number of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) has increased over time. So have the complexity of issues surrounding their formation and the metrics used to assess them. Despite sustained research...

The number of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) has increased over time. So have the complexity of issues surrounding their formation and the metrics used to assess them. Despite sustained research...


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Duty and Quota-free Access for LDCs

Further Evidence From CGE Modelling

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2002 )

This study is an extension of the work entitled Duty and Quota Free Market Access for LDCs: An Analysis of Quad Initiatives. Its purpose is to assess the effects of trade policy initiatives aimed at...

This study is an extension of the work entitled Duty and Quota Free Market Access for LDCs: An Analysis of Quad Initiatives. Its purpose is to assess the effects of trade policy initiatives aimed at...


Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General: Status as at 31 December 2000

Status as at 31 December 2000

Series: Multilateral treaties deposited with the Secretary-General
( Print: March 2001 )

This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 31 December 2000) and covers a range of subject...

This publication provides information on the status of major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 31 December 2000) and covers a range of subject...


Traités Déposés Auprés du Secrétaire Général: Etat au 31 Décembre 2000

Etat au 31 Décembre 2000

Series: Traités Multilatéraux Déposés auprès du Secrétaire Général
( Print: March 2001 )

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...

Publication annuelle qui donne l'état des traités multilatéraux. Pour chaque traité elle fournit les renseignements suivants : dates de signature, de ratification, d'adhésion et d'entrée en vigueur...


Post-Uruguay Round Market Access Barriers for Industrial Products

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

Both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretariats have a long history of research on the pattern and effects of border protection...

Both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretariats have a long history of research on the pattern and effects of border protection...