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from 29-Nov-2010 to 30-Nov-2010
How can governments accelerate agricultural development so that it helps the 1 billion people suffering from hunger and poverty? This year's OECD Global Forum on Agriculture will discuss policies to meet the challenge.
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from 14-Oct-2010 to 15-Oct-2010
As new players emerge on the global trade and investment scene, is comparative advantage still relevant for trade policy? This year's OECD Global Forum on Trade in Chengdu, China will discuss the role of policy in trade today.
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from 25-Feb-2010 to 26-Feb-2010
Ministers from OECD member countries and key emerging economies met in Paris on 25-26 February to identify action in response to challenges and opportunities facing the food and agriculture sector, such as food security, sustainable development, climate change and water use.
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Resisting protectionism and reviving stalled trade reforms would help the major emerging economies build on the progress achieved over the past two decades and emerge from the crisis with their trade performance strengthened, according to the OECD publication Globalisation and Emerging Economies
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Challenges for Agricultural Research, conference 6-8 April
from 06-Apr-2009 to 08-Apr-2009
Faced with uncertain economic prospects, governments must find forward-looking solutions to secure food resources, conserve fuel and protect the environment. Scientists and policymakers will meet in Prague to discuss the latest findings in research on animal cloning, food safety and pest control, among others.
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on 17-Mar-2009
The OECD has released a new report – Managing Water for All: Pricing and Financing – at an event during the World Water Forum in Istanbul. Emphasising the economic, social and environmental benefits of investing in water and sanitation, the report includes information about the agricultural uses of water, financing water supply and sanitation, water pricing, private sector participation in the water sector and aid flows to water.
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from 21-May-2009 to 22-May-2009
The OECD Fisheries Policies Division has hosted a Workshop on the Economics of Rebuilding Fisheries. It was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, United States from 21st to 22 May 2009.
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on 16-Jul-2008
New OECD analysis into the impact, cost and effectiveness of biofuel policies in OECD countries will be presented at a press briefing at OECD headquarters, 2 rue Andre Pascal, Paris 75016 at 11.00 a.m on Wednesday 16 July 2008.
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on 29-May-2008
Have we entered a new era of high food prices? What factors will be driving agricultural prices and farm policies over the coming years? Such questions are tackled by OECD and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation in their latest joint study to be presented at a news conference at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 29 May 2008 at OECD headquarters in Paris. The news conference will be presented by Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of OECD, and Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the FAO.
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OECD and FAO to present world Agricultural Outlook - Paris news conference 29 May 2008
on 29-May-2008
Have we entered a new era of high food prices? What factors will be driving agricultural prices and farm policies over the coming years? Such questions are tackled by OECD and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation in their latest joint study.
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