Introduction

The 28 international investment agreements (IIAs) that form the basis of this study represent a small but diverse sample of the different types of IIAs (see annex 1). They illustrate differing objectives and the complexity for policymakers and investors operating in a large treaty network. This study identifies common, core elements of APEC IIAs and the way these provisions assist in the liberalization, protection and promotion of investment. It also considers how the core elements compare with investment principles of existing APEC instruments, namely, the Non-Binding Investment Principles, the “Menu of Options”, and the Transparency Standards on Investment (see annex 2).

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development