1. Contact: Andreas.Maurer@wto.org
MSITS Chapter II –
Conceptual framework
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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
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 List GNS/W/120
... More detailed description of modes of supply in Chapter V

4. Statistical systems Tourism SNA 2008 Merchandise Migration BPM6 BD4
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