Multi-lateral Agreement On Investment
The Multilateral Agreement on Investment was negotiated at the OECD between 1995 and 1998. While this discussion was not secret, it had low public awareness until a draft report was leaked in 1997. This had led to massive outcry and an intensive campaign against it. Eventually, countries gave in and cancelled the agreement.
Read more about this topic: Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development Controversy
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