Enabling Investment Climate for Energy Sources Focus on Sustainable Energy in Eastern and Southern Africa
Electricity is a fuel for economic development. However, several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) are lagging far behind in meeting the minimum electricity requirements of its citizens. This Discussion Paper looks into sustainable models of electricity infrastructure development pattern in a few selected countries of ESA. The purpose is also
Multilateralisation of Sovereignty: Proposals for Multilateral Frameworks for Investment
Comparative Study of the Origin, Evolution and Current State of Play of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) of BRICS Countries
This Discussion Paper observed that the original motivation to enter into BITs for all BRICS economies was the need and eagerness to attract foreign investment in view of domestic constraints of availability of capital. However, barring Brazil, in no other BRICS economy, the potential impact of BITs on
Regulatory Framework and Challenges in Indian Pharmaceutical Sector
This Discussion Paper provides a brief status of the pharmaceutical industry in India and its key features. It gives a description of the major regulatory bodies monitoring the Indian pharmaceutical sector and undertakes a review of the prevailing mechanisms for drug regulation and some predominant policy measures and acts. It also provides a
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