Host Country Operational Measures

Host country operational measures in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, host country operational measures is: HCOMs. The entries on trade policy are here. An UNCTAD contribution to the analysis of international investment agreements. The entries on trade policy are here. It describes the vast array of [investment] measures implemented by host countries concerning the operation of foreign affiliates once inside their jurisdictions . The entries on trade policy in the Encyclopedia are here. UNCTAD divides HCOMs into three groups. The first, so-called red light  HCOMs, contains measures explicitly prohibited by multilateral agreements, such as the Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures. The second group, the yellow light  HCOMs, is made up of measures additionally prohibited, conditioned or discouraged by inter- regional, regional or bilateral agreements. The third group, the green light  HCOMs, are not generally prohibited through international investment rules. See also traffic light approach.[1]

Host country operational measuresin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Host country operational measures” entry (OAS)

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