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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...


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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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Foundations of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: March 2007, PDF: October 2006 )

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the...

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the...


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Our Common Humanity in the Information Age

Principles and Values for Development

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: October 2007 )

This book is the result of an event which took place at UN Headquarters to revive the spirit of cooperation and send a strong message on the role of the United Nations in global human development. The...

This book is the result of an event which took place at UN Headquarters to revive the spirit of cooperation and send a strong message on the role of the United Nations in global human development. The...


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iGuide

ICTD Resources in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area

Series: Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) Series
( Print: June 2008, PDF: December 2008 )

The iGUIDE is the first-ever comprehensive resource directory of local Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) initiatives. Its easy-to-use listings of vital information...

The iGUIDE is the first-ever comprehensive resource directory of local Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) initiatives. Its easy-to-use listings of vital information...