ACP States welcome UNCTAD XIII22 Mar - The 79-member Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States were briefed recently by the Director of UNCTAD's Trade Division, Mr. Guillermo Valles, on the upcoming UNCTAD XIII conference and its topics. Côte d'Ivoire President to attend UNCTAD XIII22 Mar - H.E. Mr. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, assured visiting UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi that he would endeavour to attend UNCTAD XIII in Doha, Qatar next month. Assisting States in drafting better investment agreements14 Mar - A new UNCTAD publication, sequel to the 1999 Pink Series paper on fair and equitable treatment (FET), analyses the FET clause in international investment agreements (IIAs), drawing on past experiences to assist States in drafting IIA clauses that suit their specific policy objectives and help promote sustainable development. Qatar Emir welcomes UNCTAD XIII11 Mar - His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, told visiting UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi that Qatar looks forward to hosting UNCTAD XIII next month when the latter called on him at the Emiri Diwan in Doha on 11 March 2012. Ten finalists vie for Empretec Women in Business Award 2012 07 Mar - The 10 women entrepreneurs have developed innovative business ideas for sustainable development, created jobs and increased income in their communities. The winner of the Award will be announced on 23 April in Doha, Qatar, during UNCTAD XIII. UNCTAD S-G calls for strong social contract to underpin globalization07 Mar - Addressing the Berlin International Economic Congress on 7 March 2012, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi said an ever more complex international division of labour embedded in the phenomenon of globalization needs a strong social contract, with strong moral and political foundations, if the outcomes are to be inclusive and sustainable. |
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