Böcker i Studies in trade and investment-serien

The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution, the frontier technological breakthroughs such as artificial intelligence, blockchains, robotics, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things can reshape international trade. This report supports policy makers to better understand the interplay between technology and trade in a context of Asia-Pacific region.

Reviews the facts and issues related to the roles of services in global value chains. This study provides the framework to understand and assess the linkages among different services as well as between services and manufacturing industries.

Reviews the state of play in implementation of trade facilitation and paperless trade in the Asia and the Pacific region. This report also provides estimates of the trade cost reduction potential of trade facilitation implementation scenarios, from basic compliance with the WTO TFA to full digital trade facilitation.

Examines recent developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR), with particular attention to the growing role of impact investment and the need for greater convergence of global CSR instruments. It also provides recommendations to policymakers to enhance the adoption of CSR as an integral part of business strategy and operations.

Identifies initiatives that policy-makers in the Asia Pacific region should consider for promoting CSR practices, at both the regional and national levels, and spanning domestic SMEs to large MNEs. The initiatives are diverse in focus and scope, although there is one common denominator: virtually none can be enacted by government alone.