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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011: Post-crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities 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 tradeand 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 emphasizes that governments need to step up efforts to improve the environment for business and investment. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: February 2012 ISBN: 9789211206289 Pages: 212 Price: $55.00
Public-Private Collaboration for Export Success: Case Studies from Barbados, Ghana, India, Thailand and Malaysia This publication compiles case studies for business leaders, policymakers and development practitioners, showcasing successful experiences of public-private dialogue in developing countries. It outlines activities driven by governments and targeted at private sector players by public-private partnerships. It also presents private sector initiatives targeted at public sector players in the form of business advocacy, and demonstrates the essential role of the private sector in trade and development through examples featuring the Barbadian tourism industry, customs services in Ghana, Thailand’s automotive industry, Penang’s export hub for electronics, and India’s textile parks. Publisher: International Trade Centre Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789291373932 Pages: 112 Price: $50.00
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