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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.
Status
Active
Language(s)
English
Subject
International Trade and Finance
Admission and Establishment
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: May 1999
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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...
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...
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Competition
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: January 2005
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The regulation of anti-competitive practices by private parties is an established aspect of economic regulation in national laws. By contrast, the linkage of competition issues to the concerns of...
The regulation of anti-competitive practices by private parties is an established aspect of economic regulation in national laws. By contrast, the linkage of competition issues to the concerns of...
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Dispute Settlement
Investor-state
This paper examines the main aspects of Investor-State dispute settlement from the perspective of both the investor and the host state. Investors and capital-exporting countries favor these disputes...
This paper examines the main aspects of Investor-State dispute settlement from the perspective of both the investor and the host state. Investors and capital-exporting countries favor these disputes...
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Dispute Settlement
State-state
This paper examines provisions concerning the settlement of investment disputes that arise as a result of international investment agreements focusing primarily on State-to-State disputes. It covers...
This paper examines provisions concerning the settlement of investment disputes that arise as a result of international investment agreements focusing primarily on State-to-State disputes. It covers...
Employment
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: August 2000
)
This publication examines the management of employment issues in the area of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Transnational Corporations (TNCs). It provides an analysis of the coverage of...
This publication examines the management of employment issues in the area of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Transnational Corporations (TNCs). It provides an analysis of the coverage of...
Environment
( Print: May 2001
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This publication takes a look at environmental concerns offering discussions in such areas as: general protection of the environment; preserving national regulatory space for environmental protection...
This publication takes a look at environmental concerns offering discussions in such areas as: general protection of the environment; preserving national regulatory space for environmental protection...
Fair and Equitable Treatment
( Print: September 1999
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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...
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...
Foreign Direct Investment and Development
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: June 1999
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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...
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...
Home Country Measures
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: December 2001
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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...
Host Country Operational Measures
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: October 2001
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Host country operational measures (HCOMs) capture the vast array of measures implemented by host countries concerning the operation of foreign affiliates once inside their jurisdictions. HCOMs in...
Host country operational measures (HCOMs) capture the vast array of measures implemented by host countries concerning the operation of foreign affiliates once inside their jurisdictions. HCOMs in...
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Illicit Payments
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: November 2001
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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...
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Incentives
( Print: May 2004
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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...
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...
International Investment Agreements
Flexibility for Development
Developing countries seek foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to promote their economic development. When concluding international investment agreements (IIAs), developing countries face a basic...
Developing countries seek foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to promote their economic development. When concluding international investment agreements (IIAs), developing countries face a basic...
Investment-Related Trade Measures
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: August 1999
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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...
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...
Investor-State Dispute Settlement
( Print: March 2015
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Section I of this publication briefly sets out the historic background of ISDS, and then identifies the salient features of the system and the main criticisms of it. Section II undertakes a review of...
Section I of this publication briefly sets out the historic background of ISDS, and then identifies the salient features of the system and the main criticisms of it. Section II undertakes a review of...
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Key Terms and Concept in IIAs
A Glossary
This glossary of key terms and concepts in international investment agreements (IIAs) is designed to help individuals understand the principle issues in IIAs.
This glossary of key terms and concepts in international investment agreements (IIAs) is designed to help individuals understand the principle issues in IIAs.
Lessons from the MAI
Series: UNCTAD Series on Issues in International Investment Agreements (Series One)
( Print: March 2000
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This publication considers the factors that contributed to the decision of the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to discontinue the negotiations on the Multilateral...
This publication considers the factors that contributed to the decision of the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to discontinue the negotiations on the Multilateral...
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Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment
A Sequel
The publication contains an explanation of Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment and some of the key issues that arise in its negotiation, particularly the scope and application of MFN treatment to the...
The publication contains an explanation of Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment and some of the key issues that arise in its negotiation, particularly the scope and application of MFN treatment to the...
Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment
( Print: June 1999
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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...
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...
National Treatment
( Print: November 1999
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In international investment agreements, the national treatment standard extended by a host country to foreign investors, touches upon economically and politically sensitive issues as it seeks to...
In international investment agreements, the national treatment standard extended by a host country to foreign investors, touches upon economically and politically sensitive issues as it seeks to...