Investment Policy Capacity Building for Sustainable Development
The purpose of this programme is to support developing and transition countries in the negotiation of International Investment Agreements that contribute to sustainable development and to better manage Investor-State Dispute Settlement cases. The programme is implemented by UNCTAD.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mondo |
Private sector and entrepreneurship |
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2016 |
CHF 950'000
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- United Nation Center for Trade and Development
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Business support services and institutions
Temi trasversali Il progetto contempla la democratizzazione, il buongoverno e i diritti dell'uomo come temi trasversali.
Numero del progetto UR00603
| Contesto |
International Investment Agreements (IIA) are, if properly designed, powerful instruments to attract investments, enable technology transfer and contribute to job creation and economic growth. However, in the past such investment treaties often have been unbalanced and often focused on protecting investors with the result that they have not optimally contributed to sustainable development objectives of developing and transition countries. |
| Obiettivi |
The overall objective of this programme is to effectively harness foreign investment for sustainable development by fostering a more intricate investment-for-development policy agenda within a framework that seeks to maintain a generally favourable investment climate. With respect to international investment policies, this includes the negotiation of more sustainable development friendly International Investment Agreements (IIAs) and the better management of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) cases. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
Improved capacity of decision-makers in capitals, Geneva-based delegates and other IIA stakeholders to deal with key issues/concepts likely to figure in international investment discussions and their sustainable development dimension- as well as to implement IIAs and manage ISDS cases. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Trends in IIAs monitored and key and emerging issues and their implications for development analysed. Countries assisted in monitoring and implementing their international investment commitments with a view towards ensuring policy coherence and consistency with national development objectives. Findings disseminated to IIA stakeholders. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
SECO |
| Credito |
Cooperazione allo sviluppo |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 950'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 5'000'000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) |