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Latin America and the Caribbean in the world economy 2006: trends 2007
United Nations [UN] Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2007This report is the main document published annually by the Division of International Trade and Integration of ECLAC. This year's edition provides analysis of:DocumentThe effect of external conditions on growth in Latin America
International Monetary Fund, 2007This paper expolores the sensitivity of Latin American GDP growth to external developments using data from 1994 to 2006 on key external and Latin American variables. The paper finds that Latin American growth is robust to moderate declines in commodity prices and U.S.DocumentGrowth of Indian multinationals in the world economy: implications for development
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi, 2007The last few decades have seen the transformation of Indian firms into global entities. This study traces the growth of Indian multinationals and explores their influence on the development processes of both the host countries and at home.DocumentTowards a single development vision and the role of the single economy
Caribbean Community Secretariat, 2007This report is meant to provide a vision for the development of the Caribbean Community to which all stakeholders can give their support. It aims to serve as a basis for decisions by the Heads of Government on a ‘road map’ for the further implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy.DocumentThe Chinese aid system
Center for Global Development, USA, 2007China has become a major source of foreign aid in Asia, Latin America and especially in Africa. However, little is known about this aid and some Western aid agencies fear it may discourage needed economic and political reforms in African countries, or burden poor countries with additional debt.DocumentThe investment issue in trade agreements: a development perspective
Third World Network, 2006This paper argues that there should not be an investment chapter in free trade agreements. If there must be such a chapter, it should take the form of cooperation in order to promote appropriate flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) between partners.DocumentDoes good government draw foreign capital? explaining China' s exceptional foreign direct investment inflow
World Bank, 2007This paper explores the linkages between good governance and foriegn direct investment (FDI) in China, which is now the world 's largest destination of FDI, despite its institutional deficiencies. The analysis compares the quality of China’s institutions with other developing countries.DocumentInvestment provisions in free trade agreements and investment treaties: opportunities and threats for developing countries
United Nations [UN] Conference on Trade and Development, 2005This discussion paper analyses some of the potential development policy implications of international investment rules and investment protection treaties.DocumentLifting the lid on foreign investment contracts: the real deal for sustainable development
International Institute for Environment and Development, 2005This Briefing Paper focuses on deals between foreign investors and governments – foreign investment contracts. It argues that the terms of these deals have major implications for whether investment projects bring real benefits for the people and environments of the countries where they take place, or whether instead they undermine sustainable development.DocumentIntertwined: FDI in manufacturing and trade in services
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2005This study analyses the complex relationship between manufacturing FDI and trade in services. Its examines fragmentation—and the increased use of traded services in the fragmentation process—in four different manufacturing value chains (apparel, automobiles, semiconductors, and wood furniture).Pages