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An overview of the economics of outsourcing
(United Nations, 2005)
This policy brief offers an initial exploration of the phenomenon of outsourcing with particular reference to the Asia-Pacific region.
New technologies, domestic regulation and telecommunications liberalization
(United Nations, 2009-10)
If the outcome of the Signalling Conference in July 2008 is any indication, it is that many governments have now embraced competition in a broad range of services sectors. In the telecommunications sector, in particular, ...
Ongoing WTO negotiations and the issue of preference erosion : concerns of Asia-Pacific LDCs
(United Nations, 2005)
This policy brief reviews the ongoing WTO negotiations on non-agricultural market access (NAMA) and the issue of Preference Erosion for Asia-Pacific LDCs.
Agriculture liberalization in preferential trading agreements : the case of ASEAN free trade area
(United Nations, 2006)
This policy brief reviews agriculture liberalization in PTAs by examining the ASEAN free trade area.
Does decentralization foster a good trade and investment climate? early lessons from Indonesian decentralization
(United Nations, 2009-07)
By Rina Oktaviani and Tony Irawan<br>
This policy brief reviews the role of decentralization as a possible approach to foster a good trade and investment environment.
The policy brief focuses on Indonesia's decentralization ...
Liberalization of market access in GATS mode 4 and its importance for developing countries
(United Nations, 2005)
This policy brief has three broad objectives. First, it highlights the acute difficulties in estimating Mode 4 trade and analyzes the importance of liberalizing Mode 4 trade and the gains that could potentially be reaped ...
Implementation of trade facilitation measures : needs, costs and other issues for the WTO negotiations
(United Nations, 2005)
This brief reviews some of the salient results from the on-going ARTNeT research studies on trade facilitation and provides some guidance on the needs and priorities associated with selected trade facilitation measures ...
Formulas for industrial tariff reduction and policy implications
(United Nations, 2005)
This policy brief reviews tariff reduction formulas in the context of NAMA (Non-Agricultural Market Access) negotiations.
Strengthening trade research capacity for policymaking and negotiations
(United Nations, 2005)
This policy brief highlights the role of non-state actors and research institutions in trade policymaking and negotiations, and discusses ways for governments and donors to develop national trade research capacities.
Enhancing export diversification through trade facilitation
(United Nations, 2009-05)
By Ben Shepherd<br>
This policy brief reviews the importance of trade facilitation to achieve export diversification.