Investment Policy Capacity Building for Sustainable Development

Progetto concluso

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
Mondo
Private sector and entrepreneurship
01.01.2013 - 31.12.2016
CHF 950'000
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
  • United Nation Center for Trade and Development


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)