• TRADE AND INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
• SELECTED WORLDWIDE WEBSITES

Assessing the Potential Benefit of Trade Facilitation: A Global Perspective. World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 3224. February 2004. World Bank
The publication describes relationship between trade facilitation and trade flows across 75 countries through four categories: port efficiency, customs environment, regulatory environment, and service sector infrastructure. Results suggest that imports and exports for a country and worldwide will increase with improvement in these trade facilitation measures. The total trade flow gain in manufacturing goods is estimated to be US$377 billion. Gains are best achieved, specifically in the OECD market, through the country's own trade facilitation efforts.
Accessed on 10 May 2004 from <http://econ.worldbank.org/files/33231_wps3224.pdf>

E-markets and the Biotechnology Industry. (eMarket Services Newsletter - Issue # 32, May 2004). eMarketServices
The report focuses on particular areas of drug discovery and development, drug delivery, biotechnology tools, supplies and services, and bioproduction. It includes examples of relevant e-markets that are active in the biotechnology industry. The purpose of this report is to study how electronic marketplaces are used in the biotechnology industry.
Accessed on 10 May 2004 from <http://www.emarketservices.com/reports_facts/pdf/Report040504_Biotech.pdf>

Intellectual Property Roadmap. (2004 edition). ICC
ICC roadmap provides a comprehensive overview for businesses and government officials of the most critical developments in IP rights and protection. In addition to providing background and guidance over the spectrum of existing and emerging IP issues, this edition features additional sections on trade secrets and new forms of intellectual property and technologies.
Accessed on 7 May 2004 from <http://www.iccwbo.org/IP_Roadmap>

Intraregional Trade in Emerging Asia. (IMF Policy Discussion Paper, PDP/04/1). April 2004. IMF
The share of emerging Asia in world trade has increased sharply over the past 25 years. A large part of this increase is the result of booming intraregional trade. This paper investigates the key factors behind the rapid increase in intraregional trade among economies in emerging Asia and its implications on economies in EU, Japan, and the United States.
Accessed on 10 May 2004 from <http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/pdp/2004/pdp01.pdf>

Japan Market Report. JETRO
The Japanese Market Report series provides foreign companies with information on specific segments of the Japanese market to help them explore opportunities for investing in Japan and exporting manufactured products to Japan. The series includes the following new titles published in 2004:
- Engineering Software Products
- Retail Business
- Biomedical
- Japan’s Investment Environment: Facility Services
- Medical Equipment
Accessed on 10 May 2004 from <http://www.jetro.go.jp/ec/e/market/jmr/index.html>

Papers of the Expert Meeting on Good Governance for SMEs. UNECE.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe organized the Expert Meeting on Good Governance for SMEs on 1-2 April 2004, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva with participation by nearly 200 experts from 33 countries and 15 international organizations.
Papers and presentations prepared for this meeting:
- Discussion and Keynote Papers
- Government Policies in Supporting SMEs in Advanced Market Economies
- SME Models and Government Policies in Supporting SMEs in EU Associated Countries
- Government Policies in Supporting SMEs in Non-Accession Countries
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Accessed on 13 May 2004 from <http://www.unece.org/indust/sme/papers.html>

Price Effects of Preferential Market Access: The Caribbean Basin Initiative and the Apparel Sector. February 2004. World Bank
Preferential trading arrangements (PTAs) should be evaluated by analyzing their effect on prices, rather than the total value of trade, as emphasized in the theoretical literature but rarely implemented empirically. The paper analyzes the impact of PTAs on the basis of price effects in the textile sector; as well as the Multifibre Arrangement (MFA) quotas on third countries (China) and the effect of their phasing-out in the Caribbean region.
Accessed on 7 May 2004 from <http://econ.worldbank.org/files/34171_wps3244.pdf>

Tax Law Research Guide - Nepal. 2004. Inland Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance (Nepal)
The guide contains literature, treaties and other relevant information about Nepalese Tax Law including administrative materials, case law and tax collection.
Accessed on 14 May 2004 from <http://www.ird.gov.np/overviewdisplay.php?t=Tax%20Law%20Research%20Guide&l=English&y=2004&c=Information>

Trade Negotiation Issues in the Cotonou Agreement: Agriculture and Economic Partnership Agreement. UNCTAD/DITC/TNCD/2003/2. January 2004. 214p. UNCTAD
The study aimed to assist the African, Caribbean and Pacific trade negotiators to consider and delineate the common key priority issues in respect of alternative trading arrangements with the EU, and in respect of agriculture liberalization. It also assists these trade negotiators to identify areas where synergies could be achieved between the Cotonou Agreement and the WTO trade negotiations and, where possible better coordinate the sequencing of negotiating positions in both forums.
Accessed on 14 May 2004 from <http://www.unctad.org/Templates/webflyer.asp?docid=4401&intItemID=1397&lang=1>

http://www.aftex.org/aboutus.asp
ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX)
AFTEX consists of five national textile associations representing the five constituent member countries: Federasi Industri Tekstil Indonesia (FITI), Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA), Confederations of Garments Exporters of The Philippines Inc. (CONGEP), Textile and Garment Manufacturers' Association of Singapore (TGMAS), and National Federation of Thai Textile Industries (NFTTI). Main objectives of AFTEX:
- To promote closer relations and cooperation between and among the textile business
communities in the member countries, includes recommendation on incentives and
tariffs;
- To affiliate itself with the ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Accessed on 14 May 2004.

http://www.unido-aaitpc.org
Asia-Africa Investment and Technology Promotion Centre (AAITPC)
Email: enquiry@unido-aaitpc.org
Asia-Africa Investment and Technology Promotion Centre (AAITPC) is building economic bridges between Asia and Africa. It was established in Kuala Lumpur in 1999 to promote business linkages in the form of investment, trade and technology transfer from Asia to Africa. Within the framework of South-South Cooperation, the Centre is helping business communities and institutional partners in both Asia and Africa to identify business opportunities and to create a mutually beneficial situation.
Accessed on 7 May 2004.

http://www.bcci.com.bt
Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)
Email: bsdbcci@druknet.bt
The primary objective of BCCI is to promote and facilitate growth of trade and industries in the country in its move towards achieving the national goal of self-reliance through production of goods and services, revenue and employment opportunities.
Accessed on 14 May 2004.

http://www.bedb.com.bn/aboutus.asp
Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) - Brunei Darussalam
Roles of the board are to stimulate the growth, expansion and development of the economy by promoting Brunei Darussalam as an investment destination, also be responsible for implementing Government policies and preparing investment promotion plans, incentives and marketing strategies to attract foreign and local investments in advanced technology industries.
Accessed on 14 May 2004.

http://www.emarketservices.com
eMarket Services: Your Guide to B2B eMarkets
eMarket Services is a non-profit project funded by trade promotion organisations (TPOs) of Australia, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. These ten TPOs assist exporters with international business to find opportunities and business partners by providing advice and sharing costs and knowledge about eMarkets in different industries worldwide.
Accessed on 10 May 2004.

http://www.eicindia.org/eic/about-main.htm
Export Inspection Council of India (EIC)
Email: eic@eicindia.org
Export Inspection Council (EIC) is an official certification body of the Government of India. It was established under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963), to advise the Central Government on measures to be taken for development of export trade through quality control and pre-shipment inspection.
Accessed on 14 May 2004.

http://www.firb.gov.au/content/default.asp
Foreign Investment Review Board, Australia
Email: firb@treasury.gov.au
The board examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government on whether those proposals are suitable for approval under the Government's policy.
Accessed on 17 May 2004.

http://www.isedonline.org
Institute of Small Enterprises and Development (ISED), India
Email: info@isedonline.org
The institute aims to promote the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), among enterprises, policy makers, international partners, media and other practitioners. In doing so, the institute provides a vehicle for an examination of policy, introspection on development experience, evolution of appropriate strategies and demonstration of methodological innovations.
Accessed on 17 May 2004.

http://www.mti.gov.bt
Ministry of Trade and Industry – Bhutan
Email: esps@druknet.net.bt
Vision: To lead the way towards becoming a self-reliant and prosperous nation by 2020 through achieving excellence in trade and industry under the national goals and priorities. Mission: To create and maintain an enabling environment, including institutions and infrastructure, and increase private participation for the growth of trade and industries.
Accessed on 14 May 2004.

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