This study reviews the core elements of international investment agreements (IIAs) of APEC member economies, analyzing and describing how they are reflected in these economies’ domestic legal frameworks. As these elements are also reflected in APEC non-binding instruments on investment, reference to the relevant APEC principles is also made as part of this analysis.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

I. INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS AND DOMESTIC LEGAL FRAMEWORKS

II. CORE ELEMENTS IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS AND DOMESTIC LEGAL FRAMEWORKS

CONCLUSIONS