This paper aims to apply the theoretical framework of the FDI literature to the CDM case when dealing with host countries absorption capacities. The absorption capacities could be defined as the conditions that would ease the integration of the investments and, thus, provide greater benefits for...

The objective of this discussion paper is to assess additionality and sustainable development issues of energy efficiency CDM projects with an emphasis on the situation in India. In the second half of 2005, almost 100 energy efficiency projects has been submitted for validation and 54 of those...