아시아유럽회의(ASEM)와 민간단체의 역할

목차

1. 세 가지 질문

2. 아셈의 형성과 경과
가. 아셈의 출발과 특징
나. 아셈 정상회의의 주요 내용
다. 아시아유럽 비젼그룹이 내다본 아셈의 미래
라. 유럽 의회의 역할
마. 정치, 안보 의제 논의의 전망

3. 왜곡된 아셈 논의구조 사례: 최적투자유치조치

4. 아셈의 왜곡에 대한 비판적 설명

5. 민간단체들의 대응
가. 1차 아셈 민간포럼
나. 2차 아셈 민간포럼

6. 민간단체들의 과제
가. 아셈에 대한 재평가가 필요하다
나. 아셈의 사회적 차원
다. 의미있는 행위자로서 자리잡기 위한 과제

본문내용

including tax breaks, subsidies, R&D grants, and special infrastructure provided to facilitate FDI in a manner which enhances a country’s specific natural advantage, but without distorting market conditions in a discriminating manner.
Enhancement of the transparency and predictability of the investment climate: Measures mentioned include clear bankruptcy and foreclosure procedures, as well as the annual publication of all new laws and regulations restricting foreign investment and operations. Bilateral treaties on taxation issues were also cited as offering legal stability to foreign investment and financial flows by decreasing or eliminating withholding taxes on dividends, interest, royalties, etc. An effective court-system with independent jurisdiction to which foreign investors have equal and impartial access is an example of a framework for ensuring transparency and predictability. A comprehensive web site was noted as key to both transparency and facilitating investment. Examples of web site content included information or links to information concerning the promotion agencies, investment climate, key industrial sectors, recent investment news, and bilateral investment treaties in force.
International investment agreements at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels: Partners mentioned that bilateral treaties have long proved valuable in clarifying the legal framework applicable to FDI and/or in confirming the principle of non-discrimination. Regional accords have proved vital to agreeing on a broad range of market opening issues and standards for equal treatment among larger groups of countries. In addition, international instruments are effective in both protecting investment against non-commercial risks, e.g. MIGA, and in providing the means for impartial dispute settlement, e.g. ICSID.
Enhancement of the efficiency of national administration: Examples cited include the simplification of regulations, streamlining of procedures, better coordination between different government bodies, and setting deadlines for procedures to be completed by government officials. "One-stop shops" (see #1) can be used as the focal point of these efforts, insuring that investors benefit from them.
Accompanying improvements of the domestic economic environment and infrastructure: On a general level, the importance of stable political, social and economic conditions was highlighted, accompanied by a commitment to free trade and open economic and competition policy. More specific examples include a stable currency; a strong and well-regulated banking system; a well-educated labor force (including foreign language skills) with access to continued training to update skills; the absence of strikes; low corporate taxes, tariffs and indirect taxes; physical infrastructure improvements, such as the upgrading of telecommunications, transportation, and distribution networks; and social infrastructure improvements, such as in health care and education.
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아시아유럽회의,   ASEM,   민간단체