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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...


Assessing Regional Trade Arrangements

Are South-south RTAs More Trade Diverting?

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...


International Investment Instruments

A Compendium, Vol.VI

( Print: February 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 6 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 6 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...


Proceedings of the Second Inter-regional Debt Management Conference (Geneva, 3 -5 April 2000)

( Print: March 2002 )

This document is a compilation of presentations made by debt management experts and professionals during UNCTAD's Second Inter-regional Debt Management Conference held in Geneva in April 2000. The...

This document is a compilation of presentations made by debt management experts and professionals during UNCTAD's Second Inter-regional Debt Management Conference held in Geneva in April 2000. The...


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UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2001 (CD-ROM with Booklet)

Series: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Handbook of Statistics / Manuel de Statistiques de la CNUCED
( Print: February 2002 )

This handbook and CD-ROM provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. It is intended for government officials...

This handbook and CD-ROM provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of world trade, investment and development. It is intended for government officials...


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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...


Integrated Approach to Agricultural Trade and Development Issues, An

Exploring the Welfare and Distribution Issues

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...


Regional Trade Agreements and Developing Countries

The Case of the Pacific Island's Proposed Free Trade Agreement

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...


Assessing Regional Trading Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...


Home Country Measures

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


Services Sector Reform and Development Strategies

Issues and Research Priorities

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...


Tariffs and the East Asian Financial Crisis

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...


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International Investment Instruments

A Compendium, Vol.VII

( Print: October 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 9 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 9 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...


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International Investment Instruments

A Compendium, Vol.VIII

( Print: November 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 9 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The 9 volume collection has been prepared to make the texts...


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International Investment Instruments

A Compendium, Vol.IX

( Print: November 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The nine-volume collection has been prepared to make the...

This Compendium brings together the most important instruments dealing with foreign direct investment (FDI) and transnational corporations. The nine-volume collection has been prepared to make the...


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Role and Organization of a Debt Office

( Print: September 2002 )

The debt crisis contributed heavily to the social and economic crisis in most developing countries in the 1980s, and its impact on the poorer developing countries continued through the 1990s. The debt...

The debt crisis contributed heavily to the social and economic crisis in most developing countries in the 1980s, and its impact on the poorer developing countries continued through the 1990s. The debt...


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Papel y la Organización de una Oficina de la Deuda, El

Series: Programa SIGADE Documento Técnico
( Print: November 2002 )

En el presente documento se examinan el papel, la organización y la localización de una oficina de la deuda pública, el marco reglamentario y la memoria institucional de la administración de la deuda...

En el presente documento se examinan el papel, la organización y la localización de una oficina de la deuda pública, el marco reglamentario y la memoria institucional de la administración de la deuda...


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Rôle et Organisation d'un Bureau de la Dette

( Print: June 2003 )

Le fardeau de la dette a lourdement contribué à la crise économique et sociale qui a secoué la plupart des pays en développement dans les années 80 et a continué de pénaliser les pays les plus pauvres...

Le fardeau de la dette a lourdement contribué à la crise économique et sociale qui a secoué la plupart des pays en développement dans les années 80 et a continué de pénaliser les pays les plus pauvres...


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Electronic Commerce and Music Business Development in Jamaica

A Portal to the New Economy

Series: Technology for Development Series
( Print: September 2002 )

For many developing countries, including Jamaica, electronic commerce and music have been identified as an important new trading opportunity that provides one of the fastest means of penetrating...

For many developing countries, including Jamaica, electronic commerce and music have been identified as an important new trading opportunity that provides one of the fastest means of penetrating...


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Quantification of Non-tariff Measures

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: October 2002 )

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...