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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...


Major Markets for Cotton T-Shirts

A Survey of International Trends in Production and Trade

Series: Textiles and Clothing: Market Development
( Print: January 2002 )

This publication by the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the first in a series of global market surveys on textiles and clothing products. It discusses cotton T-shirt trade in relation to WTO...

This publication by the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the first in a series of global market surveys on textiles and clothing products. It discusses cotton T-shirt trade in relation to WTO...


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Assessing compliance with the Nelson Mandela Rules

A checklist for internal inspection mechanisms

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...

The overall purpose of this checklist is to assist Member States in conducting internal or administrative inspections to assess compliance of their national prison systems with the Nelson Mandela...


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Resource Book on the Use of Force and Firearms in Law Enforcement

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...

This resource book explores international law sources relevant to the use of force and the general responsibility of law enforcement authorities for the use of force. It discusses a number of...


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Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programmes

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2018, PDF: January 2018 )

The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.

The Roadmap for the Development of Prison-based Rehabilitation Programs focuses on the three core areas of education, vocational training and work in prisons.


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Handbook on Anti-Corruption Measures in Prisons

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( PDF: January 2018 )

Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...

Through this handbook, UNODC seeks to formally acknowledge and articulate a problem endured by all jurisdictions and to underline the international commitment to addressing it. The aim of this...


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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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Handbook for Professionals and Policymakers on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and...

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: February 2010, PDF: September 2010 )

In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the...

In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the...


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Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence against Women

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: May 2010, PDF: December 2011 )

Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...

Violence against women is a global issue of pandemic proportions, which has an impact on all societies. This Handbook is designed to assist and guide police officers in the prevention of, and response...


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Manual Sobre Respuestas Policiales Eficaces Ante La Violencia Contra La Mujer

Serie De Manuales De Respuesta De La Justicia Penal

Series: Serie de manuales de justicia penal
( Print: February 2012, PDF: December 2010 )

La violencia contra la mujer es una violación de la dignidad, la seguridad y los derechos humanos. El problema es inmenso, en particular la violencia doméstica, aunque también la violencia contra la...

La violencia contra la mujer es una violación de la dignidad, la seguridad y los derechos humanos. El problema es inmenso, en particular la violencia doméstica, aunque también la violencia contra la...


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Manuel sur les Réponses Policières Efficaces à la Violence Envers les Femmes

Série De Manuels Sur La Justice Pénale

Series: Série de manuels sur la justice pénale
( Print: May 2011, PDF: December 2011 )

La violence faite aux femmes viole leur dignité, leur sécurité et leurs droits fondamentaux. Le problème est immense, qu'il s'agisse de violence domestique, de celle infligée aux femmes pendant des...

La violence faite aux femmes viole leur dignité, leur sécurité et leurs droits fondamentaux. Le problème est immense, qu'il s'agisse de violence domestique, de celle infligée aux femmes pendant des...


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Handbook for Prison Leaders

A Basic Training Tool and Curriculum for Prison Managers Based on International Standards and Norms

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: May 2010, PDF: April 2012 )

The Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic...

The Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic...


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Manuel à l'intention des directeurs de prison

Outil de formation de base et programme d´étude à l'intention des directeurs de prison, fondés sur...

Series: Série de manuels sur la justice pénale
( Print: July 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

Ce Manuel s’attache à donner une vue d’ensemble des grandes questions qui doivent retenir l’attention des directeurs de prison et des réformes qu’ ils devraient souvent engager et promouvoir compte...

Ce Manuel s’attache à donner une vue d’ensemble des grandes questions qui doivent retenir l’attention des directeurs de prison et des réformes qu’ ils devraient souvent engager et promouvoir compte...


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Programme de Formation aux Réponses Policières Efficaces à la Violence Envers les Femmes

Série De Manuels Sur La Justice Pénale

Series: Série de manuels sur la justice pénale
( Print: May 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

Le présent programme de formation a pour but d'aider à développer, au sein des polices locale et nationale, les connaissances et les compétences requises pour réspondre de manière efficace et...

Le présent programme de formation a pour but d'aider à développer, au sein des polices locale et nationale, les connaissances et les compétences requises pour réspondre de manière efficace et...


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Basic Training Manual on Investigating and Prosecuting the Smuggling of Migrants

Series: Criminal Justice Handbook Series
( Print: September 2012, PDF: February 2012 )

Migration is one of the great driving forces of human progress and development. The movement of people around the globe has contributed many stories to the shared history of humanity. People have...

Migration is one of the great driving forces of human progress and development. The movement of people around the globe has contributed many stories to the shared history of humanity. People have...