Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2012 Recent Trends and Developments |
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| Other Primary Creator:
| United Nations, |
| ISBN: | 978-92-1-120658-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will be able to continue strong trade- and investment-led growth. With the continued stalling of the international Doha Round of negotiations, regional trade agreements remain an important approach to controlling protectionism. A fresh look at the rules under these agreements is recommended....
More DescriptionThis report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will be able to continue strong trade- and investment-led growth. With the continued stalling of the international Doha Round of negotiations, regional trade agreements remain an important approach to controlling protectionism. A fresh look at the rules under these agreements is recommended. The report emphasises that governments need to step up efforts to improve the environment for business and investment.