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The UN and Transnationals, From
Code to Compact
Tagi
Sagafi-nejad, in collaboration with
John Dunning
A study of the evolution of controversial
ideas to manage the activities of transnational corporations, with
particular attention to the impact of TNCs on economic and social
development, as well as:
- The evolving UN analysis of transnational corporations
and their implications for economic and social development.
- The role of the Group of Eminent Persons and the
establishment of the Commission and Centre for Transnational Corporations
(CTC), as well as consequences of its demise.
- Relations with business enterprises.
- Early ECOSOC work on promotion of foreign investments
and restrictive business practices.
- UNCTAD activities on transfer of technology, shipping,
insurance, and restrictive business practices.
- The international code of conduct.
- Strengthening the negotiation capacity of developing
countries.
- The Global Compact
- Creating a better climate and future framework for
cooperation.
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