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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...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Training

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: April 1998 )

With particular emphasis on training for disarmament and the control of weapons, this publication assesses the status of military and civilian training for the conduct of peacekeeping operations...

With particular emphasis on training for disarmament and the control of weapons, this publication assesses the status of military and civilian training for the conduct of peacekeeping operations...


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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...


Managing Arms in Peace Process

Somalia

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: January 1996 )

This new series of publications, issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, emanates from their project on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). It examines the utility and...

This new series of publications, issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, emanates from their project on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). It examines the utility and...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Rhodesia/Zimbabwe

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: May 1996 )

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: May 1996 )

Issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, this publication is one in a new series on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). This volume presents a special report on the...

Issued by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, this publication is one in a new series on Disarmament and Conflict Resolution (DCR). This volume presents a special report on the...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Cambodia

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: August 1996 )

An illuminating report dealing with the first large-scale United Nations peacekeeping operation since the 1960's. It contains thorough and evenhanded research and will be of immense interest to all...

An illuminating report dealing with the first large-scale United Nations peacekeeping operation since the 1960's. It contains thorough and evenhanded research and will be of immense interest to all...


Small Arms Management and Peacekeeping in Southern Africa

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: August 1996 )

It is obvious that the ready availability of arms encourages violent solutions to problems. Here we have a concise report on how these arms can be effectively managed, collected and if necessary...

It is obvious that the ready availability of arms encourages violent solutions to problems. Here we have a concise report on how these arms can be effectively managed, collected and if necessary...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Mozambique

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: August 1996 )

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts.


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Aspects of Psychological Operations and Intelligence

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: November 1996 )

Another book in this important series focusing this time on particular aspects of peace operations, namely, psychological operations and intelligence activities. This new report shows the importance...

Another book in this important series focusing this time on particular aspects of peace operations, namely, psychological operations and intelligence activities. This new report shows the importance...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Liberia

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: November 1996 )

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. This illuminating report on Liberia with its thorough and even-handed...

Another report in this highly successful series again showing clearly and concisely the efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. This illuminating report on Liberia with its thorough and even-handed...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

The Issues

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: January 1997 )

This report addresses the key issues pertaining to demobilization, disarmament and the control of weapons during peace operations. The issues that are deemed critical for the success or failure of...

This report addresses the key issues pertaining to demobilization, disarmament and the control of weapons during peace operations. The issues that are deemed critical for the success or failure of...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Haiti

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: January 1997 )

Another new title in the series Managing Arms in Peace Processes which examines the utility and modalities of disarming warring parties as an element of efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. Each...

Another new title in the series Managing Arms in Peace Processes which examines the utility and modalities of disarming warring parties as an element of efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. Each...


Managing Arms in Peace Processes

Nicaragua and El Salvador

Series: Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Project
( Print: March 1997 )

Another new title in the series Managing Arms in Peace Processes which examines the utility and modalities of disarming warring parties as an element of efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. Each...

Another new title in the series Managing Arms in Peace Processes which examines the utility and modalities of disarming warring parties as an element of efforts to resolve intra-state conflicts. Each...