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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...


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...


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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...


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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Forest Certification Update for the ECE Region

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: January 2002 )

This publication is the fourth in the series of Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers, which present developments in certification of sustainable forest management in the UNECE region of Europe...

This publication is the fourth in the series of Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers, which present developments in certification of sustainable forest management in the UNECE region of Europe...


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Forecasts of the Economic Growth in OECD Countries and Central and Eastern European Countries for...

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: September 2002 )

The main objective of the European Forest Sector Outlook Studies project is to analyze the possible future developments of the forest and forest industry sector in Europe, including CIS, considering...

The main objective of the European Forest Sector Outlook Studies project is to analyze the possible future developments of the forest and forest industry sector in Europe, including CIS, considering...


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Social Panorama of Latin America 2014

Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

The 2014 edition of Social Panorama of Latin America presents ECLAC measurements for the analysis of income poverty, taking, as well, a multidimensional approach to poverty. Applying these two...

The 2014 edition of Social Panorama of Latin America presents ECLAC measurements for the analysis of income poverty, taking, as well, a multidimensional approach to poverty. Applying these two...


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Panorama Social de América Latina 2014

Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( PDF: December 2014 )

En esta edición de 2014 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones de la CEPAL de la pobreza por ingresos y se analiza la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional. La...

En esta edición de 2014 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones de la CEPAL de la pobreza por ingresos y se analiza la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional. La...


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Forest Certification Update for the UNECE Region, Summer 2002

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: January 2003 )

The area of certified forests in the world has grown considerably over the last year, reaching about 124 million hectares by mid-2002, of which 90% is in the Untied Nations Economic Commission for...

The area of certified forests in the world has grown considerably over the last year, reaching about 124 million hectares by mid-2002, of which 90% is in the Untied Nations Economic Commission for...


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Social Panorama of Latin America 2001-2002

Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: February 2003, PDF: February 2003 )

This publication explores issues related to the Millennium Development Targets and discusses whether Latin American countries may achieve the objectives unanimously adopted by members states of the...

This publication explores issues related to the Millennium Development Targets and discusses whether Latin American countries may achieve the objectives unanimously adopted by members states of the...


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Panorama Social de América Latina 2001-2002

Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( Print: February 2003 )

Se analizan temas relacionados con los Objetivos del desarrollo del Milenio y las posibilidades de cumplir las metas aprobadas unánimemente por los Estados Miembros de las Naciones Unidas para el año...

Se analizan temas relacionados con los Objetivos del desarrollo del Milenio y las posibilidades de cumplir las metas aprobadas unánimemente por los Estados Miembros de las Naciones Unidas para el año...


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Social Panorama of Latin America 2013

Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: July 2014, PDF: July 2014 )

The 2013 edition of this publication presents official measurements for the analysis of income poverty and seeks fresh approaches to poverty and well-being, placing special emphasis on...

The 2013 edition of this publication presents official measurements for the analysis of income poverty and seeks fresh approaches to poverty and well-being, placing special emphasis on...


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Panorama Social de América Latina 2013

Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( Print: April 2014, PDF: December 2013 )

En esta edición de 2013 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones oficiales de la CEPAL respecto del análisis de la pobreza por ingresos y se procura ofrecer enfoques novedosos...

En esta edición de 2013 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones oficiales de la CEPAL respecto del análisis de la pobreza por ingresos y se procura ofrecer enfoques novedosos...


Investment-Related Trade Measures

( Print: August 1999 )

Investment-related trade measures help shape the attractiveness of the investment climate by altering trade conditions associated with a given country or region. This concise study offers balanced and...

Investment-related trade measures help shape the attractiveness of the investment climate by altering trade conditions associated with a given country or region. This concise study offers balanced and...


Scope and Definition

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: June 1999 )

Investment agreements must specify not only their geographical and temporal coverage but, and most importantly, their subject-matter coverage, which is done primarily through the provisions on...

Investment agreements must specify not only their geographical and temporal coverage but, and most importantly, their subject-matter coverage, which is done primarily through the provisions on...


Structural, Compositional and Functional Aspects of Forest Biodiversity in Europe

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Discussion Papers
( Print: February 2002 )

The forestry world is being flooded by biodiversity information related to different disciplines, geographical areas, scales of observation, organisms and, not the least, to different interests of...

The forestry world is being flooded by biodiversity information related to different disciplines, geographical areas, scales of observation, organisms and, not the least, to different interests of...


Transfer Pricing

Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: June 1999 )

Transfer pricing methods raise important and contentious policy questions for both host and home governments, as well as transnational corporations, as they directly affect the amount of profit...

Transfer pricing methods raise important and contentious policy questions for both host and home governments, as well as transnational corporations, as they directly affect the amount of profit...


Admission and Establishment

( Print: May 1999 )

The legal and policy options surrounding the admission and establishment of foreign direct investment by transnational corporations into host countries, is a topic that raises questions central to...

The legal and policy options surrounding the admission and establishment of foreign direct investment by transnational corporations into host countries, is a topic that raises questions central to...