• TRADE AND INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
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APEC Outcomes and Outlook, 2004/2005. March 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 109 pages, 5.1 Mb). APEC.
The APEC Leaders gathered in Chile, in 2004, to celebrate their common goals and inclusiveness under the theme “One Community, Our Future.” Three priorities were singled out for special attention: promoting free trade, enhancing security and combating corruption. Recognizing the strength of collective response to shared challenges, they reaffirmed their commitment to achieve the Bogor Goals by 2010/2020 and dismantle impediments to free and open trade and investment. They further resolved to ensure that the people and societies of the APEC region benefit from the process of globalization as issues such as security, transparency, corruption, human resource development, health, the knowledge-based economy and sustainable development are fully addressed.
Accessed on 23 March 2005 from: <http://www.apecsec.org.sg/apec/publications.html#Latest>

Competing for FDI: Inside the Operations of Four National Investment Promotion Agencies. March 2005. A MIGA-FIAS research project. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 120 pages, 1.8 Mb). Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
This publication explores the characteristics of four Investment Promotion Agency (IPAs): their histories, mandates, leadership, roles, structures, strategies, challenges, and activities. Information is drawn from interviews conducted in the field at national-level agencies, each in a different developing region, and each selected based on its ample history and substantial FDI to help illustrate several years of operation. Researchers were commissioned to visit and collect information from CzechInvest in the Czech Republic, Uganda Investment Authority in Uganda, the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency in Tunisia and PROESA in El Salvador. The information collected was not confined to a precise period of time, or preconceived concept, but rather was wide-ranging and open-ended to best capture the unique example of each agency. The results are presented as individual case studies, each focused around a particular strategy or initiative that characterizes the agency’s critical path, and helps to highlight facilitative organizational qualities.
Accessed on 18 March 2005 from: <http://www.ipanet.net/competing_for_fdi/>

Connecting East Asia: A New Framework for Infrastructure. March 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 217 pages, 2.2 Mb). A joint study of Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and World Bank
The report is organized around four main themes: inclusive development, coordination, accountability and risk management. It is aimed at senior policymakers and development practitioners who have to look at infrastructure in the context of country-wide policies and programs. It provides a new way of thinking about infrastructure issues, which is relevant to all countries in the region.
Accessed on 21 March 2005 from:
<http://www.adb.org/Projects/Infrastructure-Development/infrastructure-study.pdf>

ECODESIGN: Best Practice of ISO/TR 14062. February 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 100 pages, 1.1 Mb). For Sale. Price: US$15. APEC. Email jt@apec.org
Ecodesign is a systematic process that incorporates significant environmental aspects of a product as well as stakeholder requirements into product design and development. ISO/TR 14062 is an international standard that provides guidance in implementing ecodesign. The terms and definitions taken from ISO/TR 14062 are reproduced with the permission of the International Organization for standardization, ISO. These standards can be obtained from any ISO member and from the Web site of the ISO Central Secretariat at the following address: www.iso.org.
Accessed on 23 March 2005 from: <http://www.apecsec.org.sg/apec/publications.html#Latest>

Economic Development and UN Reform towards a common agenda for action: a proposal in the context of the Millennium Development Goals. January 2005. Available on-line (URL-Format, 186 pages). UNIDO.
This book is a practical proposal to increase the policy coherence and operational effectiveness of the UN system in the field of economic development. The proposal is based on the experience gained from working at the helm of one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. Its core aim is to reorganize the economic development functions of the system by agreeing on a common business plan structured around shared programmatic priorities.
Accessed on 30 March 2005 from :<http://www.unido.org/file-storage/download/?file_id=33185>

Emergency Safeguard Measures in the GATS: Beyond Feasible and Desirable. March 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 28 pages, 292 Kb). UNCTAD.
The paper gives an overview of the issues arising in the context of WTO negotiations on an emergency safeguards mechanism (ESM) for services. After reviewing the history of these negotiations, the paper makes the case for adopting an ESM in services. It explains specific aspects of such a mechanism (elements include the safeguards situation, the definition of domestic industry, modal application, applicable measures, compensation and S&D) and also provides options and recommendations in relation to each of these issues. The paper addresses the arguments raised against the adoption of an ESM in services and concludes by making suggestions on the modalities for applying emergency safeguards measures in services.
Accessed on 1 April 2005 from: <http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ditctncd20054_en.pdf>

Food Safety and Agricultural Health Requirements: Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Country Exports. February 2005. Available on-line only (PDF-Format, 166 pages, 44 Kb). World Bank.
The report is a joint product of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Trade Unit and the Agriculture and Rural Development Department. It characterizes the emerging standards as a 'double edged sword'-- presenting opportunities for growth and innovation to countries and suppliers that respond strategically and proactively, while posing commercial risks and the prospect of lost market access for those countries and suppliers which are unable or disinclined to upgrade their SPS management capacities. The report examines the evolving environment of international agro-food standards, developing country responses and strategies, the costs and benefits associated with these responses, and the implications of these findings for development assistance in this field. The overall message is a positive one--emphasizing the potentially catalytic role of standards, the strategic room for manoeuvre for developing countries and the gains, which can be achieved through more effective capacity-building assistance.
Accessed on 18 March 2005 from:
<http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTRANETTRADE/Resources/Topics/>

New Trade Note: “Tightening TRIPS: The Intellectual Property Provisions of Recent US Free Trade Agreements”. February 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 11 pages, 87 Mb). World Bank.
The Trade Note offers an overview of the intellectual property dimension of recent US Free Trade Agreements. In particular, it describes to what extent obligations on the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs) embedded in these agreements go beyond multilateral IPRs standards established under the TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Trade Note also offers a perspective on the intellectual property bargain in trade agreements, outlines key economic and social implications from the adoption of new intellectual property standards, and discusses lessons learned.
Accessed on 18 March 2005 from:
<http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/TRADE/>

Not totally naked: Textiles and clothing trade in a quota free environment. December 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 49 pages, 582 Kb). UNCTAD
The impact of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC)-termination on the rise in China’s marked share in global textiles and clothing trade is likely to be lower than often suggested by Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models because the models (i) neglect the industry structure and sourcing strategies of buyers; (ii) take insufficient account of current patterns of tariff protection, preference schemes, and rules-of-origin regulations that allow managing textiles and clothing trade after ATC-termination; (iii) assume smooth and overly rapid responses to changes in the trading environment particularly in quota-imposing developed countries; and (iv) ignore that achieving China’s development objectives requires structural change towards production and exports of manufacturers that are more skill-intensive than clothing.
Accessed on 1 March 2005 from: <http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/osgdp200410_en.pdf>

Russian Investment Review. Quarterly Journal. Volume 3 No. 4. 2004. Regular annual subscription rate is £100. Russian Investment Review Co.
The Russian Investment Review is the only regular English language publication of its kind dedicated to exploring the challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities of this exciting emerging market. Each quarter, it targets the CEOs of Russian and international corporations and fund managers who control emerging market money. It provides critical coverage and hard hitting analysis on the latest trends with the hottest investment prospects, and helps to unpack the complex issues concerning the country’s ongoing economic and political transformation.
Accessed on 25 March 2005 from: <http://www.russiainvestors.com/>

The International Directory of Importers, Asia/Pacific 2005. For Sale. Price: US$385. www.importersnet.com. 1741 Kekamek, Poulsbo, Washington 98370, USA.
Importing firms are listed alphabetically under relevant headings in the classified sections. Detailed company information may be found in the company section under each country: Company name and address, contact person, email address, number of employees, year established, telephone and telefax numbers, business activity, bank references, as well as a detailed listing of products imported. The information featured in the International Directory of Importers has been carefully compiled through extensive use of questionnaires sent to each importer. Each volume provides current, up-to-date and factual information about bona fide importing firms.
Accessed on 25 March 2005 from: <http://www.importersnet.com/asiapac.htm>

The REIO Exception in MFN Treatment Clauses. December 2004. UNCTAD Series on International Investment Policies for Development, For Sale. Price: US$15. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 92 pages, 518 Kb). UNCTAD.
The possible effects of a regional economic integration organization (REIO) exception in international investment agreements (IIAs) is an issue that has arisen in the context of bilateral, regional and multilateral arrangements. Such a provision excludes the applicability of the principle of most-favoured-nation (MFN) treatment with regard to preferential treatment that members of a REIO grant other REIO members and their investors. While REIO members defend this clause as indispensable for the pursuit of their internal investment policies, including possible future integration measures, non-REIO countries are concerned that it might undermine the principle of non-discrimination as one of the essential rights in IIAs. This paper, examines the issue of REIO exceptions in IIAs and its possible effects, in particular with regard to developing countries.
Accessed on 30 March 2005 from <http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/iteiit20047_en.pdf>

http://www.pakboi.gov.pk/
Board of Investment, government of Pakistan
E-mail: mail@pakboi.gov.pk or boipr@isb.comsats.net.pk
The goal of the Pakistani Board of Investment is to promote domestic and foreign investments so as to enhance Pakistan's international competitiveness and contribute to its economic and social development. More specifically, it aims at simplifying procedures, promote and facilitate investments, as well as build linkages amongst provinces, private and public investors.
Accessed on 4 April 2005

http://www.cccme.cn.net/eng/index.htm
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME)
E-mail: cccme@public.bta.net.cn or info@mail.cccme.cn.net
Founded in July 1988, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) is a corporate organization composed of economic entities, which are independent legal person registered according to law in China, and have the right to do foreign trade (including enterprises with foreign investment). In accordance with the provisions in Article 35 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the aim of the Chamber is to provide coordination, guanaco, consultation and service. It organizes enterprises in the trade to safeguard the national interests, protect the lawful rights and interests of its members, maintain normal trade order and promote the development of foreign trade and economic cooperation on the basis of self-management and self-restraint.
Accessed on 21 March 2005

http://www.ccct.org.cn/
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles CCCT
E-mail: info@ccct.org.cn
This homepage is a brief introduction of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) and its member enterprises. Its content covers the followings: history and current situation of CCCT, business scope of its branches and departments, information on the bidding of textiles quotas, name-list and contact ways of all members and brief introduction of some member enterprises.
Accessed on 21 March 2005

http://www.mbc.com.ph
Makati Business Club
E-mail: mbc@globenet.com.ph
The Makati Business Club is a private non-stock, non-profit business association organized as a Forum for Constructive Ideas. As a forum, the MBC is dedicated to addressing economic and social policy issues which affect the development of the Philippines. The main thrust of the MBC is to foster and promote the role of the private business sector in national development efforts, both in the planning and the implementation of policy.
Accessed on 4 April 2005

http://www.nepalgateway.org/
Nepal Development Gateway
E-mail: info@nepalgateway.org
Nepal Development Gateway aims to build an Internet portal that can become an important source for Nepal's development related information and data. The portal would become a key resource-base where development professionals can come to research on wide variety subject areas. The goal is to help fill the current deficiency of relevant and reliable information on Nepal -- information that would be of great value to the decision-making process of Nepali professionals, academics, policy-makers, social workers, etc. who are invariably engaged in activities that shape the nation's development agenda. The Nepal Development Gateway portal will be the first Internet portal available in Nepali language. It will also support English and other languages.
Accessed on 1 April 2005

http://www.sawtee.org/
South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment
E-mail: sawtee@sawtee.org
South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment is a regional network that operates through its secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal, and member institutions from five South Asian countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its overall objective is to build the capacity of concerned stakeholders in South Asia in the context of liberalisation and globalisation. It thus strives to provide them with the required knowledge, information and skills to voice, as well as handle, their concerns.
Accessed on 4 April 2005

http://www.theedgedaily.com
The Edge Daily
Email: eeditor@bizedge.com
TheEdgeDaily is the financial and investment daily news website of The Edge weekly. It offers business and investment news on Malaysia and the region. Readers will have access to breaking news throughout the day, every trading day – an edge they need to stay ahead of today’s fast paced market moves. A complete, separate team of writers and reporters work extensively to provide the latest on business and investment news to help readers make informed investment decisions.
Accessed on 21 March 2005

http://www.infodev.org/
The Information for Development Program (infoDev)
E-mail: infodev@worldbank.org
infoDev is an international consortium of official bilateral and multilateral development agencies and other key partners, facilitated by an expert Secretariat housed at the World Bank. Its mission is to help developing countries and their partners in the international community use information and communication technologies (ICT) effectively and strategically as tools to combat poverty, promote sustainable economic growth, and empower individuals and communities to participate more fully and creatively in their societies and economies. To this end, infoDev organizes and contributes to a targeted set of supporting activities including workshop expert consultancies, case studies, pilot projects, monitoring and evaluation exercises that help to disseminate knowledge in an iterative and interactive fashion.
Accessed on 1 March 2005

http://www.gateway.uz
Uzbekistan Development Gateway
E-mail: gateway@cer.uz
Uzbekistan Development Gateway project (UzDG) was initiated by the infoDev program of the World Bank and Center for Economic Research (CER) after support by the Government of Uzbekistan in May 2001. It facilitates sustainable development of Uzbekistan by means of ICT to improve living standards of the country's population. It represents a fully operational "Uzbekistan Development Gateway" portal with multi functional possibilities serving the needs of government, private sector, civil society and international community; it particularly provides content on national development issues: analytical and informative materials, statistics, news and events, best practices, etc.
Accessed on 1 March 2005

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