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Comprehensive Framework for International Trade in Services Statistics

This document presents a conceptual framework aimed at enhancing international trade in services statistics. It highlights the need for a robust statistical framework in light of globalization and the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). The content outlines key statistical systems, classifications, and definitions essential for understanding trade in services, including tourism and foreign investment. It discusses commitments under GATS by service sectors and modes of supply and provides guidelines for measuring trade in services with an emphasis on data analysis by origin and destination.

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Comprehensive Framework for International Trade in Services Statistics

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  1. MSITS Chapter II – Conceptual framework Contact: Andreas.Maurer@wto.org

  2. Conceptual framework for international trade in services statistics • Needs for a statistical framework: • Globalization • GATS • Statistical systems and classifications related to trade in services • Frameworks • Classifications • Approach and framework of the Manual

  3. Shorter and clearer definition of GATS and coverage GATS Pillars Set of general obligations and disciplines Countries schedules of specific commitments Annexes on specific issues Commitments under GATS By modes of supply By services sectors The Services Sectoral Classification ListGNS/W/120 ... More detailed description of modes of supply in Chapter V

  4. Statistical systems Definition of services “Rest of the world account” Tourism Definition of tourism, visitor, products, etc. SNA 2008 Foreign-controlled corporations Definitions of economic variables Merchandise Overlapping products Trade in services Definition of intern-ational transactions Migration BPM6 Migrants, travellers International migration flows and stocks Foreign Direct Investment AMNE/FATS BD4 HEGI

  5. Statistical classifications CPC Version 2 ISIC Revision 4 ISCO 2008

  6. Approach and framework Guidelines and recommendations on the measurement of trade in services Trade in services in Balance of Payments - EBOPS Services supplied through direct investment - FATS Services supplied through presence of natural persons and labour mobility ... Analysis by origin and destination

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