10.  

Author:

Title:

Contributions to the discussion on point I of the agenda: “Major Issues related to the International Economy that affect the insertion of Latin America and the Caribbean”, during the 4^th Meeting of Bodies responsible for Trade Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean, ALADI, ECLAC, SELA (Santiago de Chile, August 20-21, 1998).

Status:

Contribution of the Permanent Secretariat of SELA, 1998.

Language:

(Spanish)

Summary:

Contains elements of analysis in order to stimulate the exchange of opinions and experiences regarding “macro trends” that characterize the global economy.

Contents:

1.       Globalization of the world economy and regionalism.

2.       Priorities of industrialized countries.

11.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Perspectives of Latin American and Caribbean countries in the FTAA – Preliminary Version.

Status:

August 1998, SP/ DRE / Di NO 29-98

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Addresses the FTAA process from the perspective of Latin American and Caribbean countries, identifying the weaknesses of the FTAA creation process and emphasizing the options and alternatives on key issues that affect the project of the free trade area and in general, the economic, political and social relations of the hemisphere.

Contents:

Presentation.

I.                     The Region’s  position in the global framework of United States policy.

II.                   US. measures that affect Latin American and Caribbean exports.

III.                  Settling economic disputes.

Non trade issues in the new trade relationship: Social contract, political disputes and sanctions.

12.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Canada’s Role in the Hemisphere.

Status:

September 1998, SP / DRE / Di No. 28-98

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Contains an analysis of Canada’s role in the hemisphere and its position to negotiate free trade agreements with Chile, MERCOSUR and Central America. These initiatives represent a significant change in Canadian foreign policy regarding Latin American nations.

Contents:

I.                     Introduction.

II.                   General characteristics of Canadian economic relations.

III.                  Canada, Latin America and free trade.

IV.                Relations with Cuba.

V.                  Bibliography.

Annexes                               

13.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Methodologies to measure the economic importance of Copyright and Related Laws in Latin America

Status:

January 1999, SP / E No. 1-99

Language:

(Spanish)

Summary:

Contains recommendations on examining the experiences achieved in applying recent legislative reforms implemented in several countries, with a view to benefiting the less developed countries in terms of applying international commitments and classifying the true economic significance of Copyright and Related Laws in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Contents:

Introduction

I.                     Economy of Copyright and Related Laws.

II.                   Determining the economic value of intellectual property.

III.                  Economic value at the company level.

IV.                Contribution to the gross national product.

V.                  Conclusions.

14.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

CARICOM/Central America Business Co-operation

Status:

March 1999, SP / Di No. 1-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

The Permanent Secretariat has drafted this document to support co-operation between CARICOM and Central America and the efforts made to expand their role in the global economy. Several co-operation possibilities are explored in this study, in addition to business alliances between both parties. Also mentioned are areas in which facilitation could be strengthened by implementing several changes and bureaucratic practices.

Content:

Presentation

SELA Mandate

1.       Co-operation to expand the trade of goods.

2.       Co-operation in Tourism development.

Annexes

15.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Toward trade liberalization among ACS countries – Initial proposals

Status:

March 1999, SP / Di No. 3-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Contents:

I.                     The Global Context.

II.                   The Greater Caribbean in the New Global Environment.

III.                  The Particular Situation of OECS Countries.

IV.                Reasons for Trade Integration in the Caribbean.

V.                  Criteria governing a Free Trade Area for the Caribbean.

VI.                Rules of Origin.

VII.               Non Trade Barriers.

Appendix: Trade Liberalization in the ACS. Small Economies and Vulnerability: Trade Liberalization Issues.

Author:

Title:

Status:

April 1999, SP / Di No. 4-99

Language:

English

Summary:

Contents:

17.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Globalization with development. Contributions from the Permanent Secretariat regarding the Latin America and Caribbean agenda at UNCTAD X

Status:

June 1999, SP / Di No. 9-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Contains a synthesis of the main characteristics of the international environment that affect the formulation of the economic policies of the countries of the region, against the backdrop of the globalization process. Includes elements that could contribute to shaping the region’s development agenda, as well as trends expected during the coming years.    

Contents:

Introduction

I.                     International environment of Latin America and the Caribbean.

II.                   Elements of the development agenda of Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to proposals for UNCTAD action.

General Reflections

18.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

The impact of the EURO on Latin America

Status:

June 1999, SP / Di No. 10-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Report presented at the seminar entitled “The Economic and Monetary Union, the Euro and its effects on the Andean Community”, held on April 6, 1999 in Santafé de Bogotá, Colombia. 

Contents:

I.                     Introduction.

II.                   The Euro and Europe.

III.                  The Euro and the Global Economy.

IV.                The Euro and Developing Countries.

The Euro and Latin America.

19.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Toward the diversified insertion of Latin America and the Caribbean into the international economy from the beginning of the new millennium. 

Status:

June 1999, SP / Di No. 11-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Report presented at the 7^th Cancun Forum, Cancun, Mexico, on June 15-18, 1999. Considered in this report are the various integration and external insertion options available to Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Contents:

Presentation

I.                     Options and challenges in Latin American and Caribbean external economic relations.

II.                   Trade policies in the framework of the WTO’s “Millennium Round”.

III.                  FTAA: profile and viability of agreements with North America.

IV.                Relations with the European Union.

Asia Pacific

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Latin America in the international financial crisis

Status:

June 1999, SP / Di No. 12-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Contains an analysis of the international crisis that started in the middle of 1997.

Contents:

Presentation

I.                     Latin America, victim of structural financial mistrust.

II.                   The commercial impact of the financial crises.

III.                  From exogenous shocks to the Brazilian crisis: Toward recession.

Conclusions

21.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

1999 Latin American and Caribbean Integration Guide

Status:

June 1999, SP / Di No. 13-99

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary

This document seeks to group together in one single, simple text, a descriptive look into the aspects of greater interest regarding Latin American and Caribbean integration, aimed at becoming a useful instrument for the region’s journalists, students, researchers and observers, or those outside the region.

Contents:

Introduction

I.                     Reasons for and background information on integration.

II.                Integration agreements.

Integration issues

22.

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Between Seattle and Bangkok. – Complementary notes related to UNCTAD X

Status:

January 2000, SP / Di No. 2-2000

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Contains reflections on the degree of development in international economic relations, several factors arising out of the impossibility of reaching agreements at the Seattle Meeting and, especially those stemming from institutional difficulties in adopting current decisions in multilateral organizations expressed at the event.

Contents:

Presentation

Background

General Considerations

Specific Considerations

23.

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Trade relations between the European Union and MERCOSUR in the current international context

Status:

May 2000, SP / STNCM / Di No. 4-2000

Language:

(Spanish)

Summary

Report presented at the Seminar – Workshop on Multilateral Trade Negotiations, held at ALADI Headquarters in Montevideo on May 24-26, 2000.

Contents:

Presentation  

I.                     EU-America trade relations in the international context.

II.                   Perspectives of an EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement.

Bibliography

24.

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Possibilities for and limitations of integration, co-operation and exchange in the Greater Caribbean region.

Status:

April 2000, SP / Di No. 4-2000

Language:

(Spanish-English)

Summary:

Report presented at the “First International Summit of Regional Governments, Mayor Offices and Caribbean Universities”, held at the Administrative Headquarters of the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, State of Vargas, on March 10-12, 2000.

Contents:

Presentation

I.                     Objectives.

II.                   The sub-regional basis of the integration process in the Caribbean Basin.

III.                  Networking and co-operation among the sub-regions of the Caribbean.

IV.                Measures to facilitate co-operation, trade and investments.

Risks and challenges.

25.  

Author:

Permanent Secretariat of SELA

Title:

Liberalization of the hemispheric trading of services.

Status:

May 2000, SP / STNCM / Di No. 5-2000.

Language:

(Spanish)

Summary:

Report presented at the Seminar–Workshop on Multilateral Trade Negotiations, held at ALADI Headquarters in Montevideo, on May 24-26, 2000.

Contents:

I.                     Introduction.

II.                   The TLCAN: Will it be sufficient to effectively liberalize the trade in services among its members?

III.                  Principal weaknesses of the AGCS: Several points to be improved.

IV.                Two alternative models for sub-regional integration in services: Lessons for the future FTAA.

V.                  Some reflections on hemispheric experiences.

Immediate priorities.