Identifying Core Elements in Investment Agreements in the Apec Region

Download or read book Identifying Core Elements in Investment Agreements in the Apec Region written by United Nations and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: "This study responds to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum Investment Experts Group request to identify the core elements in investment agreements in the APEC region. This includes identifying the range of approaches taken in respect of these elements. The study sample, selected by APEC, includes 28 international investment agreements (IIAs) between and/or involving APEC member economies. These comprise 14 bilateral investments treaties and 14 preferential trade and investment agreements. The publication identifies common, core elements of APEC IIAs and the way these provisions assist in liberalization, protection and promotion of investment."--Publisher's description.