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Asia-Pacific plurilateral trading blocs : intra and extra-bloc trade trend
(United Nations, 2018)
This note examines how regional trade blocs in the Asia-Pacific region perform in terms of integration globally and regionally as well as within themselves. After giving an overview of the trade blocs currently in force ...
India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement : Sri Lanka reaping the benefits from preferential trade
(United Nations, 2017)
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This is ARTNeT Policy Brief No. 50, " India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement: Sri Lanka reaping the benefits from preferential trade ", by Saman Kelegama.
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The objective of a free trade agreement (FTA) is ...
Financing trade and supply chains
(United Nations, 2015-06)
International trade is widely acknowledged as a positive force in the creation of economic value and in the advancement of global development efforts and poverty-reduction initiatives. Imperfections and inadequacies in the ...
An update on the preferential trade agreements of Asia-Pacific economies
(United Nations, 2016)
This briefing note provides the latest data on trends in regional trade agreements based on the revised and updated Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Agreements Database (APTIAD). APTIAD was established by ESCAP secretariat ...
Infrastructure woes hold back region's growth : time for action
(United Nations, 2006)
Outcome of sixth WTO ministerial conference : no surprises
(United Nations, 2006)
This policy brief examines what factors drive the current market volatility, and whether regional economies are protected against an economic meltdown. UNESCAP recommended a four-track approach for Asia-Pacific economies ...
Turning the tide against HIV/AIDS : targeting youth
(United Nations, 2006)
This policy brief examines what factors drive the current market volatility, and whether regional economies are protected against an economic meltdown. UNESCAP recommended a four-track approach for Asia-Pacific economies ...
Asia-Pacific trade agreement : promoting trade, investment and business linkages
(United Nations, 2013)
The Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) was known as the Bangkok Agreement until November 2005 in accordance with the location of its signing in 1975. It is the oldest preferential trade agreement among developing countries ...
Utilisation of existing ASEAN FTAs by micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises
(United Nations, 2015-05)
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This policy brief examines the extent to which micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from the conclusion of trade agreements involving ASEAN member states. Key findings:
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ASEAN ...
It's not all about trade : preferential trading agreements induce economic reforms in developing countries
(United Nations, 2012-02)
By Leonardo Baccini and Johannes Urpelainen
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Why do countries form treaties that commit them to politically controversial reforms? Do these treaties cause economic reform across the world? Although a large body ...