International agreement on conditions for the cross-border establishment of enterprises, the activities of established foreign-owned or controlled enterprises, portfolio investment and intangible assets. Includes a dispute settling mechanism.
Special topics dealt with in the MAI include performance requirements, investment incentives, temporary stay and work of investors and key personnel, privatization and monopolies. Environment and labour issues and the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises also figure prominently in the negotiations.
OECD WWW site offers briefing on the agreement, the negotiating text, and other related reports