Abstract

This paper addresses the difficult subject dealing, both, with the International Investment Agreements (IIA) and the Uruguay Round Agreement on TRIMS (Trade-Related Investment Measures). However, this paper puts an emphasis on the African context by giving examples of a few provisions as are used in the International Investment Agreements signed by some African States. Part I of this paper describes the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the economies of the host States and its relationship with the world trade. Part II reviews briefly, both, the new ...