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Introduction to TINA-the Washington consensus of development
... warfare that will be but the prelude and instigator of military warfare on an even vaster scale.[3] ” • To ensure economic stability and political peace, states agreed to cooperate to regulate the international economic system. The pillar of the U.S. vision of the postwar world was free trade. Free ...
... warfare that will be but the prelude and instigator of military warfare on an even vaster scale.[3] ” • To ensure economic stability and political peace, states agreed to cooperate to regulate the international economic system. The pillar of the U.S. vision of the postwar world was free trade. Free ...
The World Bank Group
... MIGA provides guarantees against noncommercial risks to protect cross-border investment in developing member countries. Guarantees protect investors against the risks of Transfer Restriction, Expropriation, War and Civil Disturbance, and Breach of Contract (for contracts between the investor/project ...
... MIGA provides guarantees against noncommercial risks to protect cross-border investment in developing member countries. Guarantees protect investors against the risks of Transfer Restriction, Expropriation, War and Civil Disturbance, and Breach of Contract (for contracts between the investor/project ...
Investment treaties: the emerging crisis
... governments, were taken by companies and investors claiming that their investments including future profits had been affected by a range of government policies, including noncompliance with contracts or new health, environmental or economic measures. Most of arbitration cases are taken up in the ICS ...
... governments, were taken by companies and investors claiming that their investments including future profits had been affected by a range of government policies, including noncompliance with contracts or new health, environmental or economic measures. Most of arbitration cases are taken up in the ICS ...
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... LSE research by Jan Kleinheisterkamp influenced the European Union's new policies relating to international investment agreements What was the problem? International investment law has become a highly controversial political issue in recent years. For some, it is an essential tool for attracting and ...
... LSE research by Jan Kleinheisterkamp influenced the European Union's new policies relating to international investment agreements What was the problem? International investment law has become a highly controversial political issue in recent years. For some, it is an essential tool for attracting and ...
Health for sale: Global and national health policies
... economic deals • multilateral WTO agreements • bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), regional trade agreements (RTAs), economic partnership agreements (EPAs) • Go far beyond just “trade” also investment, services, competition policy, intellectual property rights, labor, govt procurement, dispute ...
... economic deals • multilateral WTO agreements • bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), regional trade agreements (RTAs), economic partnership agreements (EPAs) • Go far beyond just “trade” also investment, services, competition policy, intellectual property rights, labor, govt procurement, dispute ...
In the years after the Second World War global FDI was dominated
... In the US, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, outward investment became increasingly politicized. Organized labor, convinced that investment abroad exported jobs, undertook a major campaign to reform the tax provisions which affected foreign direct investment. The Foreign Trade and Investment Act of ...
... In the US, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, outward investment became increasingly politicized. Organized labor, convinced that investment abroad exported jobs, undertook a major campaign to reform the tax provisions which affected foreign direct investment. The Foreign Trade and Investment Act of ...
Actual experience - People`s Coalition on Food Sovereignty
... discretionary, with different parts of the same government often at odds with each other. In some cases investors can benefit more from trying to navigate the system than from trying to design investments that generate jobs and increase productivity. Consultation with local right holders is in many ...
... discretionary, with different parts of the same government often at odds with each other. In some cases investors can benefit more from trying to navigate the system than from trying to design investments that generate jobs and increase productivity. Consultation with local right holders is in many ...
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... In 1998, the latest year for which worldwide figures are available, global FDI flows reached a record level despite the financial crises and recessions in Asia and Latin America. FDI inflows and outflows from the industrialised countries soared to new heights – to about $460 billion and $595 billion ...
... In 1998, the latest year for which worldwide figures are available, global FDI flows reached a record level despite the financial crises and recessions in Asia and Latin America. FDI inflows and outflows from the industrialised countries soared to new heights – to about $460 billion and $595 billion ...
Investment climate and opportunities for investment in the
... the foreign investment policy • Further liberalization of the investment regime is under consideration and the following are being considered through public-private consultation – All sectors to be opened up, provided 51% owned by locals – 100% FI to be allowed for large capital investments – Automa ...
... the foreign investment policy • Further liberalization of the investment regime is under consideration and the following are being considered through public-private consultation – All sectors to be opened up, provided 51% owned by locals – 100% FI to be allowed for large capital investments – Automa ...
7_Boie, B. - NCCR Trade Regulation
... coverage of intellectual property rules by trade rules (WTO/TRIPS) and investment rules (BITs) gives evidence of overlaps and inconsistencies. ...
... coverage of intellectual property rules by trade rules (WTO/TRIPS) and investment rules (BITs) gives evidence of overlaps and inconsistencies. ...
Statement of the European Union and the United States on Shared
... subject to limited exceptions, to provide broad market access to foreign investors and allow them to establish investments and conduct business on terms no less favorable than those available to domestic investors or other foreign investors. 2. A Level Playing Field: Governments should seek to enhan ...
... subject to limited exceptions, to provide broad market access to foreign investors and allow them to establish investments and conduct business on terms no less favorable than those available to domestic investors or other foreign investors. 2. A Level Playing Field: Governments should seek to enhan ...
Thailand Ends 2014 with Record High Number of Investment
... The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported that the value of foreign direct investment applied through BOI totaled 1.02 trillion Baht (approximately $31 billion USD) in 2014. Japan tops the list in terms of total foreign direct investment in Thailand, with the US and EU close behind. In terms o ...
... The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) reported that the value of foreign direct investment applied through BOI totaled 1.02 trillion Baht (approximately $31 billion USD) in 2014. Japan tops the list in terms of total foreign direct investment in Thailand, with the US and EU close behind. In terms o ...
The role of insurance risk transfer in encouraging climate investment in developing countries
... Any investment faces risk. Underwriting some of these in exchange for a premium payment can reduce investors’ uncertainty and make some investments more attractive. This article explores if and how this insurance mechanism can be applied to harness investment in environmental protection in developin ...
... Any investment faces risk. Underwriting some of these in exchange for a premium payment can reduce investors’ uncertainty and make some investments more attractive. This article explores if and how this insurance mechanism can be applied to harness investment in environmental protection in developin ...
Not So Fast - Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
... Partnership) without the possibility for Congressional amendments. Both are being sold generally as "trade agreements," yet they involve key areas of business law and regulation far beyond trade. Before Congress approves fast track, these agreements need to be made public and exposed to thorough pub ...
... Partnership) without the possibility for Congressional amendments. Both are being sold generally as "trade agreements," yet they involve key areas of business law and regulation far beyond trade. Before Congress approves fast track, these agreements need to be made public and exposed to thorough pub ...
The False Promise of Foreign Direct Investment & Sustainable
... • Intel, Xerox, and Hewlett-Packard are seen as “leader” investors in their overseas operations • Alcoa, Monsanto and Eastman Kodak are seen as “laggard” investors ...
... • Intel, Xerox, and Hewlett-Packard are seen as “leader” investors in their overseas operations • Alcoa, Monsanto and Eastman Kodak are seen as “laggard” investors ...
Other IIAs
... • Czech Republic is the most active country (15 renegotiated BIT accession to the EU) • Several BITs have been replaced by broader economic agreements with a BIT-like chapter • Renegotiation on regional level: ASEAN replaced its investment agreement by the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement ...
... • Czech Republic is the most active country (15 renegotiated BIT accession to the EU) • Several BITs have been replaced by broader economic agreements with a BIT-like chapter • Renegotiation on regional level: ASEAN replaced its investment agreement by the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement ...
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... The material provided herein is for information purposes only, and does not represent an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any of the funds or other investment vehicles mentioned herein. Any such offering will occur only in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the prospectus pert ...
About that Bridge to the 21st Century . . .
... The Rationale for Public Investment * Inadequate market provision * A premium on public ownership ...
... The Rationale for Public Investment * Inadequate market provision * A premium on public ownership ...