FURNITURE.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,CANADA.,

This report provides information on the Canadian furniture market. Covers metal, wood, plastic and cane furniture for the office, kitchen and bedroom. Discusses commercial practice design and quality, transport and packaging, import regulations and requirements. Includes list of trade shows and useful publications.,

CANADA,

See WTO website at http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp_rep_e.htm#bycountry,

EXPORT MARKETING, TRADE FAIRS, CRAFTS, EXPORT PROMOTION

The manual information is organised into eight sections. Chapter 1 Introduction provides an overview of the use of the manual, the global and regional markets, major growth segments and general tips on meeting buyer expectations. Chapter 2, titled From Concept to Product, provides guidance in structuring new product development activities, based on an understanding of market requirements and undertaking market research. Chapter 3, Building a Company Image and Brand for Export, explains key intellectual property issues and provides tips on starting out in brand building, as well as packaging, labelling and packing for export. Chapter 4,The ABC's of Export Marketing focuses on important terms used by buyers, shipping and customs procedures, identification of markets, planning for new market entry and assessing export readiness. Chapter 5, Building Buyer Relationships through Trade Shows and Other Marketing Activities, highlights successful trade show participation through planning and preparation, effective presentation at the show and follow up marketing efforts and techniques for building long term buyer relationships. Planning and scheduling of production and reviewing critical areas of savings to increase profits are the subject of Chapter 6: Analyzing Operational Effectiveness for Greater Profit, while Chapter 7: Financing an Export Initiative, explains basic building blocks of trade financing, including costing and pricing, cash flow forecasts and payment terms. Chapter 8 summarizes key Conclusions.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO,TRADE POLICY,WTO,

Please see WTO website http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp_rep_e.htm#bycountry,

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, TRADE MARKS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, SMEs,

This report seeks to make an analytical contribution in this respect. It does so in two ways. First, it sheds light on global innovation trends – especially those concerning IP – and assesses the ways in which innovation has really changed. Second, it reviews the available evidence on how IP protection affects innovative behavior and what this evidence implies for the design of IP and innovation policies.

Caribbean,CARICOM,Electronic,Information Technology,

Paper focusing on the status of e-trade readiness of the 13 member State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and outlining basic e-trade readiness factors for each country - assesses extent of the presence of e-trade practices within the business enterprises, used in context of international trade; analyses the extent of e-trade support network and initiatives already in place in each country; examines the level of infrastructure and policies conducive to e-trade at national level; appendices include duties and taxes on information technology (IT) equipment in CARICOM member States; CARICOM receipt, payment and balance of services ; country IT indicators: digitizable media products, and definition of selected related terms; also includes bibliographical references.,

LATIN AMERICA,INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY,AGRICULTURE,RURAL DEVELOPMENT,MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS,LIVESTOCK,FOREST,FISHING,INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT,CARIBBEAN,

The document was prepared jointly by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The report underscores the need for the countries to adopt differentiated policy instruments to mitigate the effects of severe price volatility (including exchange rates) on society, production and the macro-economic context. It also suggests the need to institute comprehensive policies to address the effects of acute climate variability in agriculture, since in a context of climate change, it becomes an additional contributing factor in escalating agricultural price volatility. The long-term trend of higher agricultural commodity prices affords Latin America and the Caribbean an opportunity for its agriculture, given the region�s availability of land, which can be incorporated into production, and its relative abundance of water, biodiversity and human resources on which it could capitalize. The report recommends exploiting this potential through productive development policies aimed at promoting food production, increasing the role of family agriculture in the process and fostering the sustainable use of natural resources. The objective must be to improve the contribution made by agriculture and its related activities to income generation and job creation. It further recommends promoting ranching, aquaculture, and community forest development in the context of family agriculture by designing alternative schemes that guarantee sustainable food production and contribute to food and nutritional security. The report emphasizes that countries benefiting from rising agricultural commodity prices should seize the moment to promote structural change as a means of diversifying the productive structure of the economies. It further recognizes that bridging the technological gaps that persist in the region in the agricultural arena will release the significant potential it has to enhance productive performance and, thereby, food production. Additional resource allocation for research,development and innovation and an improved investment climate for agriculture and related activities are therefore considered to be of the essence.,

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES.,TABLEWARE.,TEXTILE ARTICLES.,TOYS AND GAMES.,BASKETWORK.,STATIONERY.,

Examines the Canadian import market for housewares, giftware and oys. Looks at trade practices, distribution and import regulations. Annex includes sources of information, trade shows, definitions and toy safety guide.,

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.,CANADA.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,

Examines the Canadian import market for electronics and electronic components. Provides information on trade practices, distribution and import regulations. Annex includes additional sources of information and trade shows.,

BUSINESS,BUSINESS MANAGEMENT,BUSINESS PLANS,FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT,

PHARMACEUTICALS.,CANADA.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,MEDICAMENTS.,

Examines the Canadian import market for pharmaceutical products. Looks at trade practices, distribution and import regulations. Annex includes additional sources of information in Canada.,

Foreign Trade,Trade opportunties,EU,

PROCESSED FOOD.,FRUIT.,VEGETABLES.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,

Covers items classified under the harmonised system (HS) for canned fruit and vegetables imported into Canada. Excludes foods such as juices and concentrates. Provide information on the general characteristics of the Canadian market for imported products. Covers distribution, import regulations and requirements, competition, quality, and packaging and labelling requirements. Annex includes publications and trade shows.,

BAHAMAS,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS,

HANDICRAFTS,EXPORT GUIDE,WEST AFRICA,USA,EUROPE,

The Export Guide is organized into five sections: I. Product Development Phase. While this is the first phase in exporting handicrafts it is also a continuous process. II. Export Preparation Phase. What to do prior to putting a product on the market. III. Order Negotiations Phase. Negotiating price, terms and conditions, and agreements. Includes a brief section on the different ways to pre-finance an order. IV. Order Execution Phase. Outlines the steps to successfully executing an order, from acquiring the raw materials, to organizing production, to storing the finished product. V. Export Procedures. Overview of documentation necessary for export and packing. VI. After the Order. Evaluating the process � what went well and what did not. Includes tips on building trust and confidence with the buyer.,

FRUIT.,VEGETABLES.,CANADA.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,

Covers the general characteristics of the import market for fruit and vegetables in Canada. Looks at distribution, import regulations and requirements, competition, transportation, packaging, labelling, quality and price. Annex includes publications, trade shows and other sources of information in Canada.,

TRADE POLICY.,STANDARDS.,CENTRAL AMERICA.,NON-TARIFF BARRIERS.,

This paper reviews the role of standards and trade in the region and suggests areas of priority reform from a trade policy perspective in a new and increasingly important area of public policy and development.,

LATIN AMERICA,CARIBBEAN,SKILLS,HUMAN RESOURCES,ECONOMICS,EDUCATION,TRAINING,SOCIAL PROTECTION,

Skills for the 21st Century in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) shows how the expansion of education systems is contributing to increased economic growth and helping to improve income distribution and reduce poverty�and asks what needs to be done to reinforce these trends. The book unravels the links among education, training, and labor market outcomes. It shows that, over the last decade, declining earnings premia for higher levels of education have been an important factor in helping to reduce inequality. The good news is that the main factor behind reduced earnings premia is a shift in the balance of supply and demand for skills and not a decline in learning achievement. These positive fi ndings suggest that LAC might at last be catching up in the race between education and technology. However, the study also documents causes for concern. A large achievement gap between LAC and the advanced economies and East Asia augers badly for the region�s competitive potential�and skill shortages might already be constraining the region�s growth potential. The industries that have expanded most in recent years are users of traditional cognitiveabilities rather than industries that demand �new economy� skills, such as high-level analytical and organizational leadership skills. A shortage of such skills might be pushing the region away from the development of cutting-edge industries. This dynamic highlights the urgent need to address problems of quality and market relevance in secondary and tertiary education.,

CARIBBEAN,LATIN AMERICA,LABOUR,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS,

Inequality and entrenched poverty has been decreasing in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, due in signifi cant part to expansion of social protection programs within the region. Innovations such as well-targeted conditional cash transfer programs and noncontributory pensions or health insurance systems have been adopted by several countries. Yet several challenges remain. The majority of informal sector workers lack access to social protection; programs tend to be fragmented and operate with little or no coordination; and redistributive arrangements are nontransparent and can distort labor markets by inducing informality, lowering labor participation, or producing longer unemployment spells. From Right to Reality: Incentives, Labor Markets, and the Challenge of Universal Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean addresses these challenges in a thorough yet accessible manner. Building on careful, detailed analysis of a wealth of data, this book takes stock of current social protection systems in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, highlighting their interaction with labor markets. The book presents an in-depth assessment of the main social protection programs including pensions, health, unemployment insurance, active labor market interventions, and safety net transfers. A central theme is that a well-functioning social protection system must take into account both the realities of labor markets, including high levels of informal sector employment where governments are unable to impose compulsory social insurance, and the eff ects of policies on the behavior of their benefi ciaries, employers, and service providers. Of interest to policy makers, academics, and practitioners, From Right to Reality presents practical recommendations to expand the coverage of social protection programs, improve their design, and create conditions that enable more and better jobs.,

FRUITS,VEGETABLES,IMPORTS,MARKET ACCESS,USA,MANUAL,

The Fruits and Vegetables Import Manual provides the import requirements for regulating imported articles of fresh, usable parts of plants such as fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and flowers (herbs and vegetables). These imported articles are not intended for planting or growing, but they might serve to introduce exotic pests.,

FLOWERS.,USA.,MARKETING RESEARCH.,

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,FAIR TRADE,COMPETITIVENESS,EXPORT STRATEGY,

Report reflecting views, examples and suggestions on how exporters can benefit from the emerging opportunities in the area of ethical trade, as expressed by the participants of the ITC World Export Development Forum, �Consumers, Ethics and Environment�, Montreux, Switzerland, 8-11 October,2008 discusses the concept of �ethical consumerism� across the entire supply chain; innovation in meeting consumer demand for products created by ethically and environmentally acceptable means; public and private standards; sustainability-related finance, social entrepreneurship, and transparency via the Internet; global partnership in the service of poverty reduction and development, and the role of women in business; outlines ways in which governments and trade support institutions can help ethical traders.,

EPA, TRADE AGREEMENTS, CARIFORUM, EUROPEAN UNION, COTONOU AGREEMENT, LOME, RULES OF ORIGIN, CUSTOMS AND TRADE FACILITATION, AGRICULTURE, BARRIERS TO TRADE, INVESTMENT, BARBADOS

The intended purpose of this guide is to provide business owners, managers and workers and the wider community with a thorough coverage of the CARIFORUM-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement. Insights will also be provided into the roles and responsibilities of various local support organisations and regional private-public sector institutions which have crucial roles to play in the implementation of the EPA, as well as information on on-going programmes and initiatives which will enable the necessary capacity-building within the private sector.

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES.,OECD.,ENTERPRISE SUPPORT.,

This paper is concerned with how interventions can be made more cost effective in terms of sustainability and development impact by targeting the existing capacity within an economy to provide services to enterprises.,

CARICOM.,STATISTICAL DATA.,FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS.,

Provides primarily aggregate statistical data under the following broad headings: total trade, trade of individual CARICOM countries, intra CRICOM trdae, intra CARICOM trade of individual CARICOM countries and comparison of intra CARICOM trade with total trade.,

SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRY.,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES.,

CARIBBEAN,ACP STATES,CARIFORUM,AGRICULTURE,FISHERIES,ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, EPA

TRADE PRACTICES, TRADE OPPORTUNITIES, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS CUSTOM, CROSS BORDER TRADING

SMEs, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE, MARKETING, E-PROCUREMENT

Guide focusing on Internet-based services with regard to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – identifies SME issues and constraints related to electronic commerce; explains how to develop an e-commerce strategy and conduct online market research; outlines marketing and online communication techniques; answers questions on legal and financial issues; highlights characteristics of successful websites; deals with technical, policy and country-specific issues; online procurement; describes role of ITC in providing assistance in e-commerce, as well as programmes and services offered by other international bodies; includes bibliographical references.

CARIBBEAN.,CARICOM.,REGIONAL COOPERATION.,TRADE POLICY.,

PANAMA, TRADE PRACTICES, TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE OPPORTUNITIES, TRADE POLICY, IMPORT POLICY

This document provides an overview of socio-ecomonic conditions in the Panama. Looks at government's attitude and incentives, the business environment, investment climate, market access conditions, general marketing factors and cultural practices in the country. Also provides general information including population, geography, political system and transport infrastructure within the Panama.

CANADA.,BEVERAGES.,NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.,ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.,CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR.,IMPORT REGULATIONS.,PRICES.,ADVERTISING.,QUALITY CONTROL.,

This document introduces the potential exporter to the Canadian market for beverages. Highlights key consumer trends in beverages. Looks at the Canadian regulatory environment and gives emphasis on the role of marketing agents, provincial listings, policies distribution, promotion guidelines, pricing and taxation issues and product requirements as they relate to Canadian Federal Government regulations on the importation of alcoholic beverages. Includes appendix showing pertinent government contacts, trade shows with locations and samples of major regulatory documents.,

INFORMATION SERVICES,CARIBBEAN,

The collection of paper is an electric mix of topics approaches and styles. Topics include the traditional public, school, academic and special libraries as well as the challenges associated with modern technological applications and the issues involved in the delivery of services in the modern information environment.,

GRENADA,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,NATIONAL PLANS,

This plan addresses a range of issues, goals, stratrgies objectives and actions that are strategic in charting the course towards the social and economic advancement of Grenada, Cariacou and petot Martinique,

SURINAME,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,INVESTMENT REFULATIONS,

Provides information on business opportunites for, Jout ventures insurance provides overview of the economy namely bauxite, forestry, gold, oil, fisher, agriculture, tourism ,and includes information on the government structures, legal system, taxes and customs information on the government structures, legal system, taxes and customs information on the government structures, legal system, taxes and customs. Also includes addresses contact information for important agencies.,

LEAST- DEVELOPED COUNTRIES,INTERNATIONAL TRADE,MERCHANIDISING,EXPORT MARKETING,

FINANCE,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES,CARIBBEAN,

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the engine of economic growth and employment creation in the Caribbean, as on other part of the world. This study explores the difficulties such enterprises have in accessing long-term financing and how these could be overcome. The book reports the results of a survey of SMEs from ten Caribbean countries, and a parallel study of lending institutions that might be expecting to offer finance for this sector.,

EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION,TRADE POLICY,FOREIGN TRADE,

This book takes a fresh look at export diversification. It concludes that much of the recent literature, though novel, has focused excessively on simply adding new products to export portfolios. One branch of these studies center in the "discovery" of exports, and it argues that the threat of entry (imitation) leads to an underinvestment in bringing new products to the global market. Anther analytical branch focuses on changing the content of an export portfolio to mirror the export of the countries with higher incomes on the grounds that these lead to lead to higher productivity. Both strands implicitly point to the need for careful yet active government policies. while such policies are important, this book argues for a more comprehensivetrade policy strategy0 one that takes into account improving the quality of existing exports, breaking into new geographic markets, and increasing services exports,

BARBADOS,PRODUCTIVITY,MANAGEMENT,

With a model-focused approach and supporting empirical evidence, Gaining productivity present commanding research, wide-ranging analyses, monitorable indicators, compelling finding, usefull insights and fresh vitality in relation to the core issue of productivity in barbados within the larger context of the caribbean and the international community. The work recognizes not only competitiveness and leadership but also equity, participation and empowerment, does not overplay the instrumental- managerial orientation and empowerment, does not overplay the instrumental- managerial orientation to productivity, and opposes productivit's redustion into power, control and hegemony. With motivation and productivity- the central bastions of the work- Gaining productivity aims at searing deep into mass consciousness,

FISHERIES,TRADE AGREEEMENT,FISH,FISH PRODUCTS,

This issue paper- published in the context of the ICTSD project on fisheries, International Trade and Sustainable Development- aims to contribute to this debate in an effort to develop traderalated fisheries policies and rules that are supportive of both resource management and livelihoods objectives. Provides an overview of different types of fisheries access agreements and assesses their socio-economic and sustainablity impacts, including on employment, value- addition, competitiveness and stock levels. Examines a range of policy options for addressing access fess in the fisheries subsidies negotiations, negotiating fisheries access agreements, and setting up domestic policies to enable development countries to exploit their own fisheries resources.,

TRADE OPPORTUNITIES,FOREIGH TRADE,PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT,AQUACULTURE,

This paper assesses current and future trends in global aquaculture production and explores the social and economic issues arising from the increased production and trade in aquaculture and how they could be addressed. concludes by idetifying a number of policy implication and options for sustainable aquaculture development.,

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES.,TOURISM.,CARIBBEAN.,INTERNATIONAL TRADE.,

The study focuses on the prospects for developing trade in health tourism services and identifying trade begotiations objectives and strategy. The specific areas of health tourism that are under examination are convalescent care an drehabilitation, health and welness programmes such as use of spas, drug and alcohol dependency programmes; the use of local health services by tourists; cosmetic surgery and telemedicine.,

INVESTMENT,FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT,CHILE,DOMINICAN REPUBLIC,CARICOM,IRELAND,MAURITIUS,NAFTA,MERSOCUR,EUROPEAN UNION,ASEAN,APEC,DISPUTE SETTLEMENT,

The report has been divided in three main sections that will cover the following topics: I. An enumeration of the laws and principles in case study countries that appear to constitute best practice investment policy and will include an extensive comparative analysis and illustrative examples. A benchmarking analysis comparing CARICOM investment practices with those of other model countries. II. A discussion and analysis of the methods and processes used by diverse states and regional groupings to achieve investment policy harmonization. III. A draft of investment policy principles for the consideration of CARICOM States, and procedural options that could be employed by the Community to achieve policy harmonization.,

CONTRACTS,JOINT VENTURES,COMMERCIAL LAW,

Set of model agreements laying down the provision for joint venture parties,prior to creating a joint venture compan- sets out the arrangement for the formation of new jointly owned companies and their operation,

EXPORT FINANCING,SERVICES,TRADE IN SERVICES,CASE STUDIES,DEVELOPING COUNTRIES,

Guild analysing the role of financing SME serice exports, showing how the potential of service export in developing and trainsition economies can be enhanced through easier access to finance- provides an overview of export potential of services; outline distinctive feactures of the service sector; examines majort financing bottlenecks for small and nedium-sixed services providers; considers traditional and innovative instrument for financing services export; provides case studies on financing of services export in various sectors, and select countries; includes bibliography(p 58- 59,

TRADE FINANCING,EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE,CREDIT INFORMATION,BANKING,ELECTRONIC COMMERCE,ELECTRONIC PAYMENT,

Guide describing appropriate mechanisms and instruments that could be adapted and introduced by developing and transition economies to help improve the financing of trade by the private sector, with particular refernces to small and medium enterprise (SMEs) provides examples of best practice for such mechanisms and instruments, and includes a table setting out the current state of trade finance infrastrust infrastructure in developing countries and transition econmies; sets guidelines on the methodology for implementing the intreduction of approperiately designed instruments, mechanisms and institutions for the financing of trade: includes a list of bibliographical references, and useful web resources (p127-129),

QUALITY MANAGEMENT,STANDARDIZATION,STANDARDS,SERVICES,

Workbook presenting a set of questions, checklist and planning guides, to be used as a tool for streamlining the internal process of conformities to ISO 9001: 2000 standard, by professional service organization in development countries- providrs overview of ISO 9001:2000 as an international quality management framework; focuses on internal decisions, discussions and the planning needed in applying ISO 9001:2000 concept, and for creating necessary quality management system in asmall service organization include selected list of information sources on ISO quality management systems, tips for working with external consultants, sample internal aduit checklist for a 'vertical' audit, and sample questions to help staff prepate for on-site external audit.,

EUROPEAN UNION,CARIBBEAN,lATIN AMERICA,ECONOMIC COOPERATION,DEVELOPMENT AID,

PTO,This brochure give a brief, factual presentation of the richness of the partnership between the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean, its background and recent developments. It consists of thematic fact sheets focusing on the main aspects of the strategic partnership and how it has developed, and describes the political, trade and cooperation relations between the EU and each sub-region, as as humanitarian aid.,

LICENSING,INTELELLECTUAL PROPERTY,

This manual Focuses on the identification and acquisition, or transfe, through licencing of technology that is owned by another by virtue of an intellectual property right. Provides guidance on negotiating technology licencing contracts and explains a number of basic rules related to common standard legal concerns and offers practical tips for embarking on such a exescise.,

CANADA,MARKETING RESEARCH,MANUFACTURED TRADE PRACTICES,PRODUCTS,FOODS,CONFECTIONERY,POULTRY,MEAT PRODUCTS,IMPORT REGULATIONS,

This report provides information on the market for manufactured food in Canada. Covers baked goods, confectionery products, speciality,Poultry and meat products. Discusses trade practices, distribution and Import regulations. Includes list of trade shows and useful publications.,

CANADA,

This report provides information on the market for handicrafts in Canada. Covered handicraft products including basketwork, artificial/lowers wood statuettes, sculptures,had women tapes tries and orginal prints and lithographs. Discusses trade practices, distribution and import regulations Includes list of trade shoes and useful publications.,

CANADA,MARKETING RESEARCH,JEWELLERY,IMPORT REGULATIONS,TRADE PRACTICES,

This report provides information on the canadian market for fashion accessories and jewellery. Covers silver jewellery, costume, imitation, nonmetal and jewellery of precious metals. Discusses trade practices, distribution and import regulations includes Lists of trade shows and useful publications.,

MARITIME TRANSPORT, CARIBBEAN, FOREIGN TRADE, TRANSPORT

Investigates the international trade of various Caribbean transport countries by looking at the different aspects of the transport element involved. Analyses the determinants that impact on maritime costs. Provides recommendations of possible areas for future activities aimed at facilitating foreign trade and maritime transport.

CANADA,MARKETING RESEARCH,IMPORT REGULATIONS,FLORICULTURE,TRADE PRACTICES,

This report provides informationon the Canadian Floriculture market. Coners Fresh cut flowers, foliage, rose, mushroom spawn, Rhododendrons and azalaleas and nosses and lichens. Disuses trade practices, distribution and import regulalions. Inclucles list of trade shows ans useful publications.,

DIRECTORY.,IMPORT PROMOTION,TRADE ASSOCIATIONS,IMPORTERS,TRADE SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS,

Directory of importers' associations and other official entities that undertake activities/services for import of goods, with international coverage - provides a list of non sector-specific associations, by region, and an alphabetical list of associations, by sector, with full contact details. Also available at: http://www.intracen.org/tradinst/welcome.htm.,

SERVICES,CANADA,MARKETING RESEARCH,

This report descrides the services environment in Canada and provides background information developing a strategy for entering the Canadian market and understanding the nature of service industry in Canada.,

WTO,STATISTICS,TARIFFS,TRADE NEGOTIATIONS,MARKET ACCESS CONDITIONS,

The publication is presented in three main parts. The fi rst part shows summary statistics for all countries and territories for all products, as well as a break-down into agricultural and non-agricultural products. The second part shows for each of these countries and territories, one full page with disaggregation by sectors and duty ranges. It also contains a section on the market access conditions faced in their respective major export markets. The third part contains a summary table on concessions on Other Duties and Charges (ODCs).,

CARIBBEAN.,COMPETITIVENESS.,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.,CARICOM.,

OECS.,INTERNATIONAL TRADE.,CARIBBEAN.,TRADE LIBERALISATION.,GLOBALISATION.,WTO.,NAFTA.,

INVESTMENT,CARIBBEAN,

This report sets out the thinking of Caribbean business leaders on the investment issues facing the Caribbean. The meeting brought together 50 regional business and government leaders to discuss the critical issues to be addressed at the business forum in November, build new partnerships, and learn how best to align business plans with global trends and best practice.,

TRADE PROMOTION, EXPORT PROMOTION, EVALUATION

Summary of discussions held at the Executive Forum on National Export Strategies, organised by International Trade Centre, Annecy, France, 26-29 September, 1999. Assesses what a national export strategy should encompass with regard to dynamics of current international market environment. Looks at process of strategy development and management reviewing basic questions of leadership and ownership. Examines types of institutions linkages and functional relations required for effective formulation and implementation of broad-based strategies. Reviews techniques and issues related to utility and impact assessment of national export strategies. Explores implications of electronic commerce, increasing dominance of multinationals and global outsourcing for national export strategies. Hard copy only.

FISHERY PRODUCTS,FOREIGN TRADE,INTERNATIONAL TRADE,SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,

This Policy Discuession Paper aims to help foster an inclusive and informed process for crafting multilateral, regional and domectic trade rules and policies in the fisheries sector that are supportive multilateral, regiona; and domestic trade rules and policies in the fisheries sector that are supportive of sustainable development. To this end, the paper provide a comprehensive assessment of the complex set of trade policy issues and tools that bear on the sustainability and development of the fisheries sector.,

FISH,FISHERY PRODUCTS,

This issue paper- aims to contribute to these debate in an effort to develop fisheries- related trade policies and rules that are supportive of both resource management and livelihoods objectives. Explores existing constraints faced by developing countries in international fish trade (on both the demand and supply side), and examines the possible socio-economic and environmental impacts of fish trade liberalisation. Discusses how these issues have been addressed in relevant WTO agreement and ongoing multilateral trade negotiation and concludes by identifying a range of priority area for action in the context of the WTO, capacity building initiatives and national policy.,

CUBA,EXPORT,DIRECTORY,

BELIZE,TRADE PRACTICES,TRADE FACILITATION,TRADE OPPORTUNITIES,IMPORT POLICY,TRADE POLICY,INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

CARIBBEAN.,REGIONAL CO-OPERATION.,GLOBALISATION.,

EVALUATION.,INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.,INFORMATION SYSTEMS.,

ACP.,TRADE AGREEMENTS.,

GATS.,SERVICES TRADE.,URUGUAY ROUND.,

Updated version of Business Guide to the General Agreement on Trade in Services 1999 ed. Guide to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the key features of the multilateral system of trade rules covering services. Examines rights and benefits conferred and obligations imposed by GATS on the business community and governments; implications for developing countries and economies in transition. Identifies main opportunities and challenges encountered at the practical business level in the implementation of GATS rules and market access commitments.,

IMF,THE WORLD BANK,MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS,GLOBAL MONITORING REPORT 2011,

Only four years remain until the 2015 deadline for reaching the Millennium Development Goals. This report underlines the urgency of helping countries that are behind on meeting key targets for extreme poverty, hunger, disease, and child and maternal mortality. The report lays out the challenges that remain; analyzes efforts to improve human development; and assesses the role of growth, policy reforms, trade, and donor policies in meeting the MDGs.,

Complete 2011 WDR Conflict,Security and Development,CONFLICT,SECURITY,WORLD BANK,WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT,

The World Development Report 2011: Conflict, Security, and Development examines the changing nature of violence in the 21st century, and underlines the negative impact of repeated cycles of violence on a country or region�s development prospects. Preventing violence and building peaceful states that respond to the aspirations of their citizens requires strong leadership and concerted national and international efforts. The Report is based on new research, case studies and extensive consultations with leaders and development practitioners throughout the world.,

UNDP.,PROVERTY.,DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.,INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.,

This report offers recommendations on how the major actors; government, public development institutions, the private sector and civil society organisations can modify their actions and approaches to significantly enhance the ability of the private sector to advance the development process.,

POVERTY REDUCTION,MARKET ACCESS,NON-TARIFF BARRIERS,PREFERENTIAL TARIFFS,FAIR TRADE,STANDARDS,

First of an annual series on market access issues, focusing on reducing global poverty by improving market entry for developing countries and fairness in trade � discusses trade transparency and fairness in the context of global trade; highlights key market access issues for developing countries such as tariffs, non-tariff measures and the utilization of preferences; examines the relationship between export development and poverty reduction, and outlines implications for both developing country policies as well as international measures to improve markets; presents an analysis of the outcomes and impact of �Fair Trade� voluntary standards on producers and exporters in developing countries; includes statistical data, and bibliography (pp. 136�144).,

CARIBBEAN DESIGN NETWORK,DESIGN,HANDICRAFTS,CARIBBEAN,

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.,INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.,INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.,

This document gives a general overview of the Dominican Republic's cultural, political and economic climate. Looks at the country's legal and economic framework in respect to investment, special regulations and investment opportunities, the treatment of each form of investment, regulations on company formation and operation, taxation, industrial relations, environmental law, immigration law and intellectual property protection. Also examines the preferential market access rights and the treatment granted to Dominican products and businesses under certain international agreements.,

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, DEBT FINANCING, FINANCING

The World Bank's annual report on debt financing of developing countries, provides data from 128 developing countries on how the financial crisis affected their access to international capital flows. The report contains statistical tables showing the external debt of 128 developing countries that report to the World Bank's Debtor Reporting System (DRS). It highlights World Bank support for development countries and reviews major financial developments during the period. The report is available for download at http://siteresources.worldbank.org/NEWS/Resources/gdf2010.pdf.

YEARBOOK.,COMMONWEALTH,

This yearbook gives general information on the Commonwealth and its members, looks at the evolution of the Commonwealth, and provides information on Commonwealth organizations and dependencies of member countries.,

SERVICES,TRADE FACILITATION,NON TARIFF BARRIERS,DATA PROCESSING,INFORMATION SYSTEMS,

This World Trade Organization (WTO) publication is an updated version of a document prepared for Data Day on May 18-19, 2009. It focuses on databases kept by international agencies and covers services, tariffs and trade, non-tariff measures, agriculture-specific issues, trade facilitation, and indicators and modelling. Each section introduces the subject and provides a list of the main datasets and tools prepared by international organizations to support trade policy analysis and decision making. It includes information on the kind of issues the data may help to resolve, data coverage, how to get the data and who the contact person is. Annex I provides an overview of the databases available. Details on the "Data Day" programme are provided in Annex II. The brochure is available for download on http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/broch_dataday_feb10_e.pdf,

CUBA.,DIRECTORY.,

This directory covers the five eastern provinces in the Cuba. Identifies producers and exporters in these provinces as well as the products and services they offer using the harmonized system of codification.,

ISO 9001.,CERTIFICATION.,QUALITY STANDARDS.,QUALITY MANAGEMENT.,QUALITY SYSTEMS.,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES.,

Checklist of questions covering various aspects of teh setting-up, implementation and certification of a quality mangement system according to ISO 9001:2000; aimed at small and medium enterprises in developing countries and economies in transition. Gives overview of requirements of ISO 9001; allows enterprises to determine the status of the enterprise vis-a-vis the requirements; helps to identify main areas for improvement. Checklist organized in 11 parts, each covering a particular aspect of enterprise's certification or registration to ISO 9001 with a brief explanation of the requirement and further information. Includes selective bibliography of ISO standards with prices.,

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.,

There is growing international recognition that high economic exposure, remoteness and isolation, and proneness to natural disasters have a debilitating effect on small economies, despite the fact that some of them exhibit relatively high per capita incomes. The purpose of this paper is to present a Commonwealth vulnerability index that is designed to quantify the vulnerability of a country and hence provide a means to identify vulnerable states. Such an index could be used as an operational tool in determining whether small states should be accorded differential treatment by the international development community. It is proposed that the index could be used as an additional criterion to augment other factors, such as per capita income, which are taken into account in reaching decisions on the treatment of certain developing countries by international organisations.,

TRADE OPPORTUNTIES,TRADE SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS CARIBBEAN,

COSTA RICA,EXPORT DIRECTORY,IMPORT DIRECTORY,

CANADA,TRADE PRACTICES,TRADE FACILITATION,TRADE OPPORTUNITIES,TRADE POLICY,IMPORT POLICY,INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES,

COLUMBIA,EXPORT DIRECTORY,

CARIBBEAN.,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.,

HANDICRAFT,STANDARDS,EU,SMES,CARIBBEAN,DESIGN,ONSITE CARIBEAN,

This report was prepared for Caribbean designers and artisans as part of the onsite c'bean 2 projects, which is aimed at developing unique products using a merger of Caribbean- based talent enterfacing with artiseral producers. The report summer was legistative and non-legistative requirements and aims to finalicrise small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the marlet access requirements or the EU market. PDF- Report on technical regulatust standeres in the EU.,

CARIBBEAN.,INTRAREGIONAL TRADE.,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.,

This overview looks at economic activity in the Caribbean including regional and national trends, macroeconomic policy and inflation, and external trade. Also includes statistical appendices.,

TOURISM,SPORTS,STORTS TOURISM,CARIBBEAN,

The book is the product of the five-year extensive research project funded by ADRIENS and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It was reviewed by the Caribbean tourism Organisation (CTO). The Volume establishes the increasing importance of sport business, sport sevices export and sport tourism to economies of the caribbean. As part of cultural industry, sport contributes considerably to infrastructural development, tourist arrivals, hotel occupancy, foreign exchange earnings, and job creation. For Further information on the Book, Contact Peter Adrien, P.O.box 1133, Basseterre, St Kitts, West Indies, Tel: 1(869) 465-1603, Cel: +1(869) 465-1603, Cell +(869) 668-9752, Fax (869) 466-7831, Email: info@goadriens.com, Website: Http://www.goadriens.com,

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.,FOREIGN TRADE TECHNIQUES.,TRADE PRACTICES.,EXPORT MARKETING.,TRADE AGREEMENTS.,

Handbook, customised to suit the needs of exporting enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago and answering the most commonly asked questions related to the export process - covers market research, cultural issues, marketing, market entry methods, agents and distributors, trade shows, foreign trade regulations, quality standards, pricing, export financing, transportation, electronic commerce, packaging and labelling; outlines preferential trade agreements singed by Trinidad and Tobago; includes text of Article VI of WTO Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; samples of various trade documents and glossary of related terms.,

REGIONAL COOPERATION.,CSME.,BARBADOS.,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES.,

INFORMATICS.,INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.,INFORMATION SCIENCES.,INFORMATION SERVICES.,INFORMATION SYSTEMS.,

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES,DESIGN,INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY,

The Creative Economy Report 2008 includes contributions from UNCTAD, the UN Development Programme, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, the World Intellectual Property Organisation and ITC. It is the first study giving the UN�s views on this topic. It presents the most recent data and outlines the opportunities and challenges for this dynamic industry. The report is available for download at http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ditc20082cer_en.pdf,

FOREIGN INVESTMENT.,DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.,AFRICA.,ASIA.,LATIN AMERICA.,INVESTMENT.,

This paper assesses the extent to which foreign direct investment in developing countries crowds in or crowds out domestic investment. We develop a theoretical model of investment that includes an FDI variable and we proceed to test it with panel data for the period 1970-1996 and the tow subperiods 1976-1985 and 1986-1996. The model is run for three developing regions (Africa, Asia and Latin America). One version of the model allows us to distinguish crowding out effects for individual countries within each region. The results indicate that in Asia - but less so in Africa - there has been strong crowding out has been the norm in Latin America. The conclusion we reach is that the effects of FDI on domestic investment are by no means always favourable and that simplistic policies toward FDI are unlikely to be optimal.,

CARIBBEAN.,ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.,CARICOM TRADE.,INVESTMENT.,TRADE POLICY.,

This report focuses on trade and investment and the implications for the process of economic trasformation.,

CRUISE,SURINAME,TOURISM,SOCIO-ECOOMIC CONDITIONS,TRANSPORTATION,

This study report has analysed all elements of the cruise tourism sector, duly consolidating the elements into the relevant macro aspects. This analysis aims to develop a better understanding of the features, characteristics, demands and trends related to the cruise tourism market, in order to enable METS and its trade partners, of both the public and private sector, to develop appropriate strategies and market activities that are required for developing its full potential for Suriname.,

CARIFOUM.,COMPETITION.,TRADE PRACTICES.,

SERVICES.,CARIBBEAN.,

FRUIT, VEGETABLES, EROPEAN UNION, MARKETING RESEARCH

This survey profiles the European Union market for fresh fruit and vegetables. Describes the key characteristics and trends in demand created by both the domestic consumer market and by the European trade of fresh fruit and vegetables. Also examines the export and import trends with a focus on the import trade and the major sources of imports, particularly in developing countries.

FREE TRADE AREA.,TRADE AGREEMENT.,CARICOM.,