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Established in 1964, UNCTAD promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative knowledge-based institution whose work aims to help shape current policy debates and thinking on development, with a particular focus on ensuring that domestic policies and international action are mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
USER MANUAL & HNDBK ON AGRICU

User Manual and Handbook on Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM)

Series:
Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
11 Mar 2005
This report contains instructions in the use of the Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM). ATPSM is designed of detailed analysis of agricultural trade policy issues. It can be used as a tool by researchers and negotiators alike for quantifying the economic effects at the global and ...
INTL ACC & REPORTING ISSUES 2003

International Accounting and Reporting Issues

2003 Review

Series:
International Accounting and Reporting Issues
14 Jan 2005
This volume of the Review contains the proceedings of the twentieth anniversary session of the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR). The session deliberated on corporate governance disclosure requirements, reporting on the impact...
DISCLOSURE OF THE IMPACT OF CORPOR

Disclosure of the Impact of Corporations on Society

Current Trends and Issues

14 Jan 2005
There has been growing concern in recent years about the impact that enterprises have on society. Numerous initiatives have been taken by various stakeholders to assess corporations’ social impact and to devise ways for enterprises to report on it. The International Working Group of Experts on In...
ATLAS DE PRODUCTOS BASICOS

Atlas de Productos Básicos

5 Nov 2004
Si bien la liberalización del comercio internacional y la integración de los sistemas de producción a escala mundial han permitido la rápida industrialización de varios países en desarrollo, la mayoría de estos países todavía depende de la exportación de productos básicos como fuente principal de...
INFORME SOBRE COMERCIO ELECTR 2003

Informe sobre el Comercio Electrónico y el Desarrollo 2003

5 Nov 2004
La tercera edición del Informe sobre Comercio Electrónico y Desarrollo tiene por finalidad proporcionar a los profesionales y a los responsables de formular las políticas una mejor comprensión de las opciones de que disponen en los principales sectores de las economías de los países en desarrollo...
BEYOND CONVENTIONAL WISDOM DEV

Beyond Conventional Wisdom in Development Policy

An Intellectual History of UNCTAD 1964-2004

14 Jan 2005
This book commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of UNCTAD shows how UNCTAD´s work has evolved and identifies some of the major intellectual contributions that the organization has made in terms of both analytical views and policy proposals. In a thought-provoking preface to ...
ECON DEV IN AFRICA RPT 2004

Economic Development in Africa 2004

Debt Sustainability - Oasis or Mirage?

Series:
Economic Development in Africa Report
5 Nov 2004
In the context of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the international community has set itself a target of reducing poverty by half by the year 2015. Many observers have now come to the conclusion that, on present trends, there is very little likelihood that this objective can be achieved ...
MODEL LAW ON COMPETITION

Model Law on Competition

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in Competition Law and Policy
5 Nov 2004
This document presents a revised version of The Commentary to the Model Law on Competition published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva in August 2004. It includes changes to The Commentaries on Possible Elements of a Competition Law and changes in nation...
SHIFTING SANDS SEARCHING COMPRO

Shifting Sands

Searching for a Compromise in the WTO Negotiations on Agriculture

Series:
Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
8 Oct 2004
The WTO negotiations on agriculture remain deadlocked after four years of discussion, and efforts to find a solution at Cancún failed. Analysis of the various proposals using the UNCTAD/FAO Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM) shows that most of the benefits from liberalization accr...
INTL ACC & REPORTING ISSUES 2002

International Accounting and Reporting Issues

2002 Review

Series:
International Accounting and Reporting Issues
8 Oct 2004
This report contains proceedings of the nineteenth session of the International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR). The session dealt with two main agenda items – accounting for small and medium-sized enterprises and transparency and disclosure requirements for corporate governance.
TRADE & DEV RPT 2004

Trade and Development Report 2004

Policy Coherence, Development Strategies and Integration into the World Economy

Series:
United Nations Trade and Development Report
19 Nov 2004
The current edition of the Trade and Development Report focuses on the global economic recovery currently underway. The Report raises questions about its considerable downside risks stemming from oil prices and exchange rates and the fact that both the sources and incidence of growth are unequall...
WORLD INVESTMENT RPT 2004 (SET)

World Investment Report 2004

The Shift towards Services (Set of Book & CD-ROM)

Series:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report (WIR)
22 Oct 2004
The World Investment Report is recognized worldwide as an authoritative source of information and analysis on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It focuses on FDI trends at the regional and country levels and emerging measures to improve its contribution to development. This year's report examines ...
COMMODITY ATLAS

Commodity Atlas

30 Jul 2004
This publication presents some basic facts on commodity production and trade in an easily accessible form to governments, industry, the media, and the public at large. Prepared jointly by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), th...
TRADE & GENDER OPPORTUNITIES

Trade and Gender

Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Countries

Series:
Entrepreneurship and SMEs
30 Jul 2004
This publication is the result of findings undertaking by the task force of the UN Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality. The members of the task force studies the interconnections between trade and gender from different perspectives. The objective is to identify and review some compl...
REVIEW MARITIME TRANS 2004

Review of Maritime Transport 2004

Series:
Review of Maritime Transport
8 Apr 2005
The Review of Maritime Transport, an annual publication, provides comprehensive and up-to-date statistics and information on maritime and ancillary services. The Review focuses on developments concerning maritime activities in developing countries as compared with other groups of countries. In th...
AGRICULT TRADE REFORM & POVER

Agriculture, Trade Reform and Poverty Reduction

Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa

Series:
Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
16 Jul 2004
Prepared by the UN Conference of Trade and Development, this study addresses the effects of WTO trade reform on poverty at three levels: on developing countries as a group; on different types of developing countries; and on different types of households in developing countries. The results point ...
INVEST POLICY REV SRI LANKA

Investment Policy Review - Sri Lanka

Series:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews
25 Jun 2004
The Investment Policy Review on Sri Lanka provides an overview of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the Island, including the most recent trends and developments. The publication examines the legal investment framework currently in place and identifies new areas of high FDI potential. The Review...
KEY TERMS & CONNCEPT IN IIAs

Key Terms and Concept in IIAs

A Glossary

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
16 Jul 2004
This glossary of key terms and concepts in international investment agreements (IIAs) is designed to help individuals understand the principle issues in IIAs.
WORLD INVEST DIRECT LAT AME 2004

World Investment Directory 2004

Latin America and the Caribbean (Includes CD-ROM)

30 Jul 2004
Volume IX of the World Investment Directory series of UNCTAD covers 36 economies of Latin America and the Caribbean. Data are presented on both inward and outward flows and stocks of foreign direct investment (FDI), operations of transnational corporations (TNCs), and basic information on the lar...
EXPORT PERFORMANCE & ITS DETERMI

Export Performance and Its Determinants

Supply and Demand Constraints

Series:
Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
25 Jun 2004
Using a quantile regression econometric formula, this study examines the relationship between export performance, supply capacity factors and foreign market access. The main determinants of export performance are discussed and the results of the study are explained.
TRANSPORTE MARITIMO EN 2003

El transporte marítimo en 2003

Series:
Transporte Marítimo, El
25 Jun 2004
El presente informe es una publicación anual preparada por la secretaría de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo. Su propósito es estudiar los principales acontecimientos en el transporte marítimo mundial y facilitar estadísticas pertinentes. Se centra en lo ocurrido ...
TRADE & ENVIRO REVIEW 2003

Trade and Environment Review 2003

Series:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Environment Review
25 Jun 2004
The Trade and Development Review focuses on themes that are of particular interest to developing countries. In doing so it provides a forum for dialogue aimed at assisting developing countries in shaping their specific interest in the international trade and environment debate. The issues discuss...
HNDBK WORLD MINERAL TRADE 1996/01

Handbook of World Mineral Trade Statistics 1996-2001

11 Jun 2004
Comprehensive world trade statistical data on minerals, ores and metals, by country and region are featured in this annual yearbook. The quantities and values for these products are provided in a format that allows easy comparative analysis and they cover the period 1996 – 2001. Statistical analy...
DEV & GLOBALIZATION 2004

Development and Globalization 2004

Facts and Figures

30 Jul 2004
Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures, is a compact statistical reference book designed to familiarize a broad audience with world economic trends, particularly the growth prospects of developing countries in the context of globalization. It provides basic information in a user friendl...
INCENTIVES

Incentives

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
28 May 2004
This United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Series addresses concepts and issues relevant to international investment agreements. This current issue examines Incentives as a policy tool to attract foreign direct investments (FDI). The series is presented in a format that is e...