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South Africa's Trade and Industry Minister praises new UNCTAD investment initiative at launch in Jo'burg.
… economies and offers the highest rate of return on investment of any region. South Africa, the continent's … its competitiveness, and is listed by the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2012 as one of the top prospective host economies for …
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Accountancy experts consider role of corporate reporting in economic development
… reporting, which increasingly are being adopted around the world. In opening remarks UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General … representatives of the Financial Stability Board, the World Bank, the International Forum of Independent Audit … The discussions said sound reporting is critical to investment facilitation, financial stability and sustainable …
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Securities regulators can boost sustainable finance, says new UN report
… Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are detailed in a new report from the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative released during the UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, on 23 October. The …
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ASIAN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN AFRICA: Towards a New Era of Cooperation among Developing Countries
… Foreign direct investment (FDI) from developing Asia is assuming greater … accounting for 10 per cent of the stock of FDI in the world. Some Asian firms have grown to rank among the top … between the two regions. Quick Links: | World Investment Report | | Foreign Direct Investment Statistics | | …
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Comprehensive new reports examine impact of "eco-labels"
… in 2012; sugar (74%), cocoa (69%) and cotton (55%). The report is being launched alongside the first Measuring … decision-makers such as business executives, policymakers, investment advisers, standard setters and non-governmental … for Sustainable Trade (FAST), Environment and Trade in a World of Interdependence (ENTWINED), the Sustainable Trade …
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FROM BANGKOK TO SAO PAULO - DITE ACTIVITIES REPORT 2000-2004
… work of the United Nations in the area of foreign direct investment and transnational corporations. On this occasion, … on investment, technology and enterprise development. This report is primarily an exercise in transparency to enable the outside world to assess the breadth and depth of UNCTAD´s activities …
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Foreign Direct Investment in LDCs: Lessons Learned from the Decade 2001–2010 and the Way Forward
… Ten years ago, the world community adopted the Brussels Declaration and the … approach gives greateremphasis to the promotion of investment, both domestic and foreign, while using aid to … remains the main challenge in most LDCs. The present report by UNCTAD, prepared on the eve of the Fourth United …
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Public sector financial reporting is key for sustainable developmet agenda
… important. During the workshop, experts from around the world – including representatives of the, International … transparency, promote financial stability and attract investment. … PRESS … Public sector financial reporting is …
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UNCTAD Framework recognized as key tool to harness investment for sustainable development and inclusive growth
… Developed as part of the 2012 World Investment Report (WIR) , the IPFSD pulls together UNCTAD's cumulative …
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Accounting and Financial Reporting by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Trends and Prospects
… economic development of countries/territories around the world cannot be overemphasized. Beyond meeting the demand for … of obtaining financial resources. To attract foreign investment, SME reporting also needs to meet international … However, in response to the rapid globalization of the world economy and increasing interconnectedness of global …