The problems exist within the firms themselves as well as in the host and home countries.

11. Discussions also centred on the changing relations between transnational corporations and host countries.

(i) The role and impact of international standards in transnational corporation host country relations

(c) Strengthening the capacity of host countries, in particular the developing countries, in their dealings with transnational corporations.

32. Export growth is not confined to host countries investing country exports are often stimulated as well, since transnationals are heavily involved in importing into host countries.

(b) To maximize the contribution of contractual arrangements with transnational corporations in host developing countries

Evidence shows that investment by TNCs can be an engine of economic growth in host economies.

(c) To enhance the capability of public and private sector officials of host developing countries in negotiating with transnational corporations

These SINTNCs had prior experience and knowledge of the host countries through trading activities with customers there and frequent travel by staff to host countries to serve clients.

This could be achieved through further examining the contribution of corporations to the economic and social development of host developing countries and disseminating best practices.

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For those in manufacturing industries, having a presence in host countries significantly increases their chances of securing contracts as preferred suppliers.

Reasons for OFDI by SINTNCs, by host regions

Host countries have a responsibility to ensure that TNCs operate in manner consistent with their domestic and international human rights obligations.

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OFDI allows many services SINTNCs to build stronger relationships with their existing customers and to develop new markets in the host countries.

They are thus mostly engaging in joint ventures with host country partners and establish their own production and service facilities.

There is clearly a growing awareness among Singapore enterprises of the importance of competing in the global economy through direct presence in host countries.

To attract them, many host countries recognize the need to create an effective enabling environment and actively to promote cooperation between domestic and foreign small and medium sized enterprises.

Development of Host Developing Countries

Host agency options . 82 84 27

D. Tribute to the host Government . 27 11

Tribute to the host Government

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(a) Furthering understanding of the nature and the political, legal, economic and social effects of the activities of transnational corporations in home and host countries and in international relations

(a) Furthering understanding of the nature and the legal, economic, social and environmental effects of the activities of transnational corporations in home and host countries and in international relations

Corporate social responsibility for development by TNCs in Africa, which entailed maximizing TNCs for the economic and social development of host States, was imperative.

The task force is aware that activities of transnational corporations (TNCs) and other business enterprises can have positive effects on the development efforts of host countries.

Responsibility of host countries

Cooperation with host authorities

H. Host country agreements . 105 106 29

Cooperation with the host Government

VIII. COOPERATION OF THE HOST STATE . 165 167 44

D. Tribute to the host Government

IV. VIEWS OF HOST GOVERNMENTS

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There is a general consensus that TNC performance can have a positive impact in reducing poverty in host developing countries.

Accordingly, the development of supply chains may not only benefit the foreign affiliates but also increase the productive and export capacity of host countries.

(c) Strengthening the capacity of host countries, in particular the developing countries, in their dealings with transnational corporations and in creating an enabling environment for international investment and for private sector and enterprise development.

An important function of policies is to promote closer integration between TNCs and other R D players, including domestic firms, universities, and other agencies, in order for host countries to capture more of the benefits of knowledge creation and diffusion.

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In such case, separate agreements featuring separate terms and conditions would be established with the hosting institutions and the host Governments.

The United States was the host nation.

(a) Support from the hosting institution