• TRADE AND INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
• SELECTED WORLDWIDE WEBSITES

Asian Development Outlook 2004. 16th edition. (September 2004). Available on-line (PDF-Format 314 pages, 12,212 Kb). ADB
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) provides a detailed analysis and assessment of macroeconomic conditions including fiscal monetary and balance-of-payments developments for 41 Asian and Pacific economies for 2003, as well as projections for 2004-2005. ADO 2004 includes a chapter on foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing Asia.
Accessed on 11 August 2004 from
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PRELIMS.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART1.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART2_EA.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART2_SEA.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART2_SA.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART2_CA.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART2_PA.pdf>
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/ADO/2004/ADO2004_PART3.pdf>

Bilateral Investment Agreements: Agents of new global standards for the protection of intellectual property rights? August 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 31 pages). GRAIN.
The study examines how bilateral and regional investment instruments increase the scope and availability of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection beyond current standards, reduce flexibilities available to developing countries under international treaties and can be used to expand the application in their territories of IPRs over biodiversity.
Accessed on 13 August 2004 from <http://www.grain.org/briefings_files/correa-bits-august-2004.pdf>

Doing Business in 2005: Removing Obstacles to Growth. September 2004. 160 pages. Fore sale. Price: US$35.00. World Bank.
Doing Business in 2005 is the second in a series of annual reports investigating the scope and manner of regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. New quantitative indicators on business regulations and their enforcement can be compared across around 130 countries. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why.
Topics include: Licensing and inspections; registering property; protecting investors.
Accessed on 20 August 2004 from <http://publications.worldbank.org/ecommerce/catalog/product?item_id=1384970>

The Global Textile and Clothing Industry post the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing. Discussion Paper No. 5. August 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 41 pages, 250 Kb). WTO.
This paper assesses the impact of trade liberalization in the textiles and clothing sector with the end of import quotas on 1 January 2005, when the sector will become subject to the rules of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. The study discusses the structure of textile and clothing industries, the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) and progress so far in quota elimination, focusing on technology and industrial organization and analyses the ATC countries' trade patterns in the sector since 1995, followed by an assessment of the likely changes in the sector post-ATC.
Accessed on 16 August 2004 from <http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/discussion_papers5_e.pdf>

The Integration of Accession States into Multinational Production Networks and their Effects on Exports and Development. August 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 15 pages, 401 Kb). The Brookings Institution.
Which effects had the EU accession perspective and the related foreign direct investment (FDI) on the development of trade of future eastern members of the EU? The Author analyses this question in detail, mainly based on the OECD foreign trade statistics. He analyses the countries’ export development, export structures and their changes and tries to assess the influence of FDI and framework conditions on exports. Finally, he estimates the influence of export oriented FDI on the development and the competitive position of accession countries.
Accessed on 20 August 2004 from <http://www.brookings.edu/views/papers/bosworth/20040209_schedl.pdf>

Managing FDI in a Globalizing Economy: Asian Experiences. June 2004. 360 pages. For sale. Price: £60.00. ADB.
The rapid growth of developing Asia has attracted, and been facilitated by, foreign direct investment (FDI). Potential benefits of FDI inflows extend far beyond financial resources, but costs may entail as well. Governments throughout the region have been striving to find an appropriate policy mix for FDI that will maximize the net benefits for their economies. There is considerable variation in policies and experiences with FDI across countries. This study looks at FDI flows, consequences and policies in developing Asia. It focuses on a diverse set of six Asian countries and draws lessons from their experiences in managing FDI.
Accessed on 20 August 2004 from
<http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Managing-FDI-Globalizing-Economy/default.asp>

Manual on Good Practices in Public Health-Sensitive Policy Measures and Patent Laws. 2003. 111 pages. For sale. Price: US$12.00 plus US$3.50 postage (Developed countries)/US$9.00 plus US$2.50 postage (Developing countries). Third World Network.
The outcome of a series of expert workshops and consultations organized by the Third World Network, this manual examines the WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and serves as a practical guide for policymakers in efforts to formulate intellectual property disciplines which meet not only the legal obligations of the TRIPS Agreement but also the moral imperative of safeguarding public health.
Accessed on 11 August 2004 from <http://www.twnside.org.sg/title2/manual.htm>

The Role of Export Taxes in the Field of Primary Commodities. Discussion Papers No 4. 2004. Available on-line, 28 pages). WTO.
The paper examines the economic effects of an export tax on commodity prices and the volume of exports. It examines how welfare resulting from an export tax is redistributed among foreign and domestic consumers, producers and the government, and the effects of an export tax used as an instrument of trade policy to improve developing countries' terms of trade, favours economic diversification and help the poor.
Accessed on 25 August 2004 from <http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/discussion_papers4_e.pdf>

Seizing the Global Opportunity: Investment Climate Assessment and Reform Strategy for Cambodia. August 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 159 pages, 2.98 Mb). World Bank
This report identifies and prioritizes policy reforms to achieve three related objectives: to enable the private sector to lead growth, to help diversify the economy, and to increase the role of the private sector in public service delivery.
Contents:
- The Challenge of Private Sector Development in Cambodia;
- The Productivity Challenge;
- Diversification and Growth;
- Enhancing the Role of the Private Sector in Public Services;
- A Program of Reform;
- Government Actions and Commitments.
Accessed on 20 August 2004 from <http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTCAMBODIA/Resources/Global-opportunity.pdf>

Telecoms Liberalization: An International Business Guide for Policymakers. May 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 40 pages, 305 Kb). ICC.
The guide is published as part of the ICC E-Business Tools. Telecoms liberalization brings clear benefits to countries, both directly through lower call charges and a better range of services and indirectly through the opportunities for business development and economic growth. The guide helps governments worldwide to do what is needed to provide the infrastructure for improved communications, e-commerce and all the opportunities that go with them.
Accessed on 20 August 2004 from <http://www.iccwbo.org/home/statements_rules/statements/2004/liberalization.pdf>

Towards A Southern Agenda on International Investment: Discussion Paper on the Role of International Investment Agreements. May 2004. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 39 pages). International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
Until recently, the universe of international investment agreements (IIAs) and their role in relation to sustainable development had not received much attention. This paper addresses this relationship. It identifies some of the key developments in relation to IIAs, and articulates a number of issues specifically relating to sustainable development.
Accessed on 19 August 2004 from <http://www.iisd.org/pdf/2004/investment_sai.pdf>

http://www.asidnet.org
ASEAN Supporting Industry Database (ASID)
ASEAN Supporting Industry Database is a business information center to increase the awareness supporting industries in ASEAN member countries. Investment promotion organizations in ASEAN member countries are responsible for developing this database, consolidating and updating the data and activating the service on the Internet to permit global access to the ASEAN industry information. Additionally, it links buyers and sellers and provides an on-line company catalogue which enables a company to post any information to the public including a web board as an information exchange service, etc.
Accessed on 16 August 2004.

http://www.adfiap.org
Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP)
Email: inquire@adfiap.org.
Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) acts as a focal point of all development banks and other financial institutions engaged in the financing of development in the region. ADFIAP aims at improving the financing of development through mutual cooperation and assistance. ADFIAP now has 65 member-institutions in 30 countries.
Accessed on 13 August 2004.

http://www.cbi.nl/show.php?file=promotion.html
CBI’s Export Development Programmes (EDPS)
Email: cbi@cbi.nl
CBI’s Export Development Programmes (EDPS) assist entrepreneurs in developing countries in entering and succeeding on the EU market and/or consolidating or expanding their existing market share. Each programme may combine different elements: technical assistance on implementing regulations and standards, marketing, organization of production and operational management, training in export marketing and management as well as market entry assistance.
Accessed on 20 August 2004.

http://www.iift.edu/iift/wto/index.asp
Centre for WTO Studies, established in the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Email: biswajitdhar@iift.ac.in
Centre for WTO Studies was established in the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in November 2002. The centre provides research and analytical support on a continuous basis to the Department of Commerce on identified issues pertaining to the World Trade Organization. The Centre for WTO Studies mini-site was launched in May 2004 along with the IIFT main website, featuring details on the centre's completed, current and proposed projects. The centre is currently engaged in research in four areas: Intellectual Property Rights, Services, Agriculture, Industry-specific implications of WTO Agreements, and also proposes two more areas, namely: Agreements on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Technology Transfer.
Accessed on 25 August 2004.

http://www.cacci.org.tw
Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI)
Email: cacci@ttn.net
Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) is a regional association composed of the national chambers or associations of commerce and industry in Asia and the Western Pacific. CACCI serves as a forum for promoting the role of businessmen in the region, increasing regional business interaction, and enhancing regional economic growth. Among other services and activities, CACCI offers a network of Business Assistance Centers (BACs).
Accessed on 16 August 2004.

https://www.ecgcindia.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=7&tabid=4
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited (ECGC)
Email: ecgcedp@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited is the fifth largest credit insurer of the world in terms of national exports. ECGC provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services. It offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters obtain better facilities from them. And it provides overseas investment insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan.
Accessed on 20 August 2004.

http://www.genderandtrade.net
International Gender and Trade Network (IGTN)
Email: secretariat@coc.org
The IGTN consists of seven regional networks (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Pacific) of women involved in research, advocacy and economic literacy around issues of trade and development. The network was established following a Strategic Planning Seminar on Gender and Trade, held in Grenada, December 1999. The outcomes of the meeting identified critical research needs and goals, a plan for developing regional networks building toward an international network on gender and trade, as well as an outline for developing trade literacy networks as tools for popular education and mobilization.
Accessed on 19 August 2004.

http://www.oecd.org/document/24/0,2340,en_2649_34169_1844760_1_1_1_1,00.html
OECD Export Credit Group (ECG)
Email: Xcred.secretariat@oecd.org
Full title of the Export Credit Group (ECG) is the "Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees". It is in charge of carrying forward the work of the OECD in the field of export credits. The ECG consists of senior government officials with a major responsibility in the formulation of export credit policies, accompanied by senior officials of the export credit institutions.
Accessed on 16 August 2004.

http://www.sse.gov.cn/node2/node212/index.html
Shanghai Small Enterprises Trade Development Service Centre
It is an administrative office authorized by the Shanghai Municipal Government which coordinates and promotes the development of small enterprises in Shanghai. It serves as the bridge between the government and the small enterprises. Its main functions include:
- Plan the long-term development strategy of small enterprises in Shanghai;
- Guide and promote the restructuring and reform of small enterprises in Shanghai;
- Provide business guidance to service institutes for small enterprises;
- Make good use of the special fund issued by the municipal government;
- Collect information, analyze and provide suggestions to the municipal government to establish effective regulations.
<http://www.sse.gov.cn/node2/node212/userobject1ai22345.html>

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