Publications
Papers on Selected Topics in Negotiation of Tax Treaties for Developing Countries
The papers included in this publication were developed at the request of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters (the Committee) at its 8th session in 2012 and in follow up to the recommendation of an expert group meeting on “Tax treaty negotiation and capacity development”, which was held in ...
Read more >>WESP 2014
Global economic growth should increase over the next two years with continuing signs of improvement. The global economy is expected to grow at a pace of 3.0 per cent in 2014 and 3.3 per cent in 2015, compared with an estimated growth of 2.1 per cent for 2013.
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Growth of the world economy has weakened considerably during 2012 and is expected to remain subdued in the coming two years. The report also foresees a much slower pace of poverty reduction in many developing countries and a narrowing fiscal space for investments in critical areas for achieving the MDGs.
Read more >>Handbook on Administration of Double Tax Treaties for Developing Countries
This United Nations Handbook on Administration of Double Tax Treaties for Developing Countries (the Handbook) is a result of a project, undertaken jointly by FfDO and ITC. The financial contribution for the project was provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation. The project was launched in December 2012. As the first step, ...
Read more >>MDG GAP Task Force Report 2013
The Global Partnership for Development: The Challenge We Face. The experience from the Millennium Development Goals has shown that well-defined, objectively measurable indicators can help to maintain focus on internationally agreed development goals and targets, while keeping the world informed of achievements, problem areas and emerging issues.
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