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UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)

UNCTAD's Series on International Investment Agreements analyses the key concepts of core IIA provisions. The "First-generation Pink Series" or "Series One" (1999-2005) sought to help countries participate as effectively as possible in international investment rulemaking. The "Sequels" or "Series Two" update and complement this Series analysing how key issues in IIA provisions have evolved, particularly focusing on treaty practice and arbitral decisions. In line with UNCTAD's mandate the Sequels analyse the development impact of IIA provisions and their respective formulations, and give policy options that strengthen the sustainable-development aspect of IIAs. Both generations represent a standard reference tool for IIA negotiators, policymakers, the private sector, academia and other stakeholders.

Series Status: 
Active
Subject: 
International Trade and Finance
FAIR & EQUITABLE TREATMENT V3

Fair and Equitable Treatment

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
17 Sep 1999
The concept of fair and equitable treatment, which has assumed prominence in investment relations between States, provides a yardstick by which relations between foreign direct investors and Governments of capital-importing countries may be assessed. In addition to discussing this issue, the publ...
MOST-FAVOURED NATION TREATMENT

Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
25 Jun 1999
The most-favoured-nation treatment (MFN) standard is a core element of international investment agreements, it gives investors a guarantee against certain forms of discrimination by host countries, and it is crucial for the establishment of equality of competitive opportunities between investors ...
ADMISSION & ESTABLISHMENT

Admission and Establishment

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
14 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 international investment agreements in general. This concise study offers balanced and easily access...
TRANSFER PRICING

Transfer Pricing

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UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
11 Jun 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 reported in host countries by corporations. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible an...
SCOPE & DEFINITION

Scope and Definition

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UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
11 Jun 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 definition. This concise study offers balanced and easily accessible analyses of the issues involved, fo...
FOREIGN DIRECT INVEST & DEV

Foreign Direct Investment and Development

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
25 Jun 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, focusing on trends in policies and investment flows to developing countries and effects on development ...
INVESTMENT RELATED TRADE MEASURES

Investment-Related Trade Measures

Series:
UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
6 Aug 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 easily accessible analysis of the issues, concentrating on four main areas: an explanation of th...