This report paints a comprehensive picture of the impediments to regional trade and investment by type of trade barrier and sector, taking into account the progressive implementation of the Uruguay Round.

• Executive Summary
• Background
• Economic Trends and Integration in the Asia Pacific
• The Nature of the Impediments
• Impediments to Trade in Goods
• Impediments to trade and Investment in Services
• Impediments to Foregin Direct Investment and Technology Flows
• Adressing the Information Gaps
• Appendices
• Glossary and Key Terms
• Bibliography