• TRADE AND INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
• SELECTED WORLDWIDE WEBSITES

Capacity-Building for Business Information Networking: The UNIDO Support Programme. 2003. (233 Kb).
UNIDO has developed a methodology for establishing an integrated business information solutions network (BISnet) that link all relevant national and international information sources into a "One-Stop-Shop" (OSS), including ICT and e-business support.
Accessed on 28 January 2004 from <http://www.unido.org/en/doc/18761>

CBI EU Market Briefs.
Each of the CBI market briefs provides developing country exporters more product specific and market information related to gaining market access. The documents provide information on consumption, production, trade, access requirements and etc. Products covered by CBI Market Briefs include:
Edible Nuts; Flat Knitted Tops for Women;
Fruit Juices and Concentrates;
Papayas; Protective Gloves
Accessed on 6 February 2004 from
<http://www.cbi.nl/show.php?file=downloadplazaresults.html&downloadId=6>

CBI EU Market Surveys 2003.
Each of these surveys includes information on production, consumption, imports and exports, trade structure, price information, opportunities for exporters from developing countries and lists of relevant trade press, trade fair organisers. The major EU markets are France, Germany, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. CBI Market Surveys in 2003 include:
Bodywear; Castings and Forgings;
Chemicals; Cut Flowers and Foliage;
Domestic Furniture; Electronic Components;
Engineering Products; Fasteners and Builders Hardware;
Fishery Products; Food Ingredients for Industrial Use;
Footwear; Fresh Fruit and Vegetables;
Gifts and Decorative Articles; Jewellery;
Leather Goods; Medical Devices and Medical Disposables;
Natural Ingredients for Cosmetics; Natural Ingredients for Pharmaceuticals;
Natural Stones and Natural Stone Product; Organic Food Products;
Outerwear; Parts for Car, Trucks and Trailers;
Personal Protective Equipment; Pipe and Pipe-Related Process Equipment;
Plants and Young Plant Materials ; Preserved Fruit and Vegetables;
Sanitary Ware and Ceramic Tiles; Sports and Camping Goods;
Stationery Items; Timber and Timber Products;
Toys and Games
Accessed on 6 February 2004 from <http://www.cbi.nl/show.php?file=downloadplazaresults.html&downloadId=1>

Export Sales and Marketing Manual. (2004 Edition, print and CD-ROM)
This manual explains the steps involved in exporting: export procedure and marketing approach.
Preparing your company for export;
Identifying your potential export markets;
Locating potential export sales representatives;
Pricing your products for export;
Export agency and distributor agreements;
Export licensing and trade restrictions;
Working with your foreign freight forwarder;
Receiving payment for your export sales;
Budgeting for export; Travelling to your export markets
Appendices (Export information resources); Glossary
Accessed on 13 February 2004 from <https://www.exportinstitute.com/products/export_manual.htm#>

Exporting to the European Union: Your Guide to Trade-Related Information on the EU Market. November 2003. (1,336 Kb).
The manual provides information on the latest developments in the European Union (EU). The information is intended to enable entrepreneurs and trade promoters to face the challenges involved in gaining access to the EU as export market. The manual is divided in three parts: 1) the European Union - the world’s foremost trade bloc, 2) market access to the EU, and 3) market developments.
Accessed on 6 February 2004 from <http://www.cbi.nl/show.php?file=show_summary.html&id=2375>

FDI in Landlocked Developing Countries at a Glance. UNCTAD/ITE/IIA/2003/5. August 2003. (4,686 Kb).
The book reviews the activities of transnational corporations (TNCs) in each of the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). It includes information on domestic investment, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, the largest foreign affiliates, and the regulatory framework for FDI. It is divided into two parts: recent trends in FDI and country profiles of each of the 30 LLDCs.
Accessed on 28 January 2004 from <http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=1397&lang=1#>

Guidelines for Investment Promotion Agencies. 2003. (1,103 Kb).
The aim of the guidelines is to support Investment Promotion Agencies interested in stimulating FDI inflows into their countries. The paper brings to the reader’s attention the latest developments in both policy and practical approaches to the issues of FDI. The approaches include UNIDO’s tools, methodologies and mechanisms that can be used by policymakers at government, institution and enterprise levels to enhance competitiveness in attracting FDI.
Accessed on 28 January 2004 from <http://www.unido.org/en/doc/10545>

International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics 2003. Price: £145.00/US$230.00
The yearbook provides statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector worldwide. It facilitates detailed international comparisons, growth patterns, structural change and industrial performance in individual industries. These data have been adjusted to the requirements of international comparability and to standards promulgated by the United Nations, as necessary.
Accessed on 28 January 2004 from <http://www.unido.org/en/doc/3544>

Investment Policy Review: Sri Lanka. UNCTAD/ITE/IPC/2003/8. February 2004. (1,649 Kb).
The review contains the findings and recommendations of Sri Lanka’s investment environment and policies and the future role of the Board of Investment. It outlines the improvements and reforms needed to accelerate private investment and FDI inflows.
Accessed on 5 February 2004 from <http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=1397&lang=1#>

ISO Focus. (Former title: ISO Bulletin). Price: SF 158 (11 issues).
ISO Focus contains latest developments in international standards from petroleum industry and financial services to intelligent transport systems and social responsibility. Each issue includes an insight into a specific sector, stimulating viewpoints, overview of standards, latest news, as well as highlights of events and review of new standards.
Accessed on 19 February 2004 from <http://www.iso.org/iso/en/commcentre/isofocus/index.html>

http://www.cabc.org.hk
Centre for Asian Business Cases (CABC)
Email: cabc@business.hku.hk
Centre for Asian Business Cases (CABC) is a research centre affiliated with the University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Business and Economics. The CABC is committed to the advancement of learning and teaching in business education and strives to promote leading management thinking through research on the latest practices in the Asian business environment. This project, financed by the Trade and Industry Department's SME Development Fund, began in January 2003 and will continue for a period of two years.
Accessed on 13 February 2004.

http://www.state.gov/e/eb/cba/
Commercial and Business Affairs (United States of America)
Email: cbaweb@state.gov
Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) plays a major role in coordinating trade and investment matters to support U.S. firms doing business overseas. The CBA offers problem-solving assistance in opening markets, leveling the playing field, and resolving trade and investment disputes.
Accessed on 20 January 2004.

http://europa.eu.int/comm/trade/issues/global/development/thd_en.htm
Expanding Exports Helpdesk (EU)
Email: export-help@cec.eu.int
Expanding Exports Helpdesk is an online resource, provided by the European Commission, to facilitate access for exports from developing countries to markets in the European Union. Additional sections covering internal taxation in the EU Member States and product specific import requirements are included.
Accessed on 15 February 2004

http://www.fdipromotion.com
FDI Promotion Center (MIGA)
Email: fdipromotion@worldbank.org,
FDI Promotion Center is MIGA’s new online knowledge-sharing and learning portal designed to serve the growing community of investment promotion professionals, particularly those in developing countries. In addition, FDI Promotion Center incorporates a wide-ranging collection of promotional tools, including case studies, sample presentations and advertising materials, guidelines and checklists, sample terms of reference, and sector or country-specific analyses.
Accessed on 5 February 2004.

http://www.herbs.org/links/links.htm
Herb Research Foundation (HRF)
Email: info@herbs.org
Herb Research Foundation (HRF) is a source of information on the health benefits and safety of herbs and expertise in sustainable botanical resource development. It provides a list of relevant links to the world of herbs, including herbs associations and organizations worldwide.
Accessed on 21 January 2004.

http://www.mecib.com.my/index1.html
Malaysia Export Credit Insurance Berhad (MECIB)
Email: mecib@mecib.com.my
Malaysia Export Credit Insurance Berhad (MECIB) is the export credit insurance agency of Malaysia supporting Malaysian exports of goods and services, outbound investments by Malaysian corporates and promoting Malaysian companies, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises involvement in exporting.
Accessed on 19 February 2004.

http://www.miga.org
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Email: tsanmartin@worldbank.org
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) was created in 1988 as a member of the World Bank Group to promote foreign direct investment into emerging economies to improve people's lives and reduce poverty. MIGA fulfils this mandate and contributes to development by offering political risk insurance (guarantees) to investors and lenders, and by helping developing countries attract and retain private investment.
Accessed on 18 February 2004.

http://www.wssn.net/WSSN/index.html
World Standards Services Network (WSSN)
World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world. The WSSN provides direct links to:
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- International standardizing bodies
- Regional standardizing bodies
- National members of ISO and IEC
- Other international/regional organizations with related activities.
Accessed on 13 February 2004.

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