Land acquisition in West Africa

10-Dec-2009

Commercial pressures on land in West Africa have an impact on issues such as food security and use of resources. As a response, a regional dialogue has been organised by the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) and a meeting of their Strategic and Policy Group took place in Bamako, Mali on 9 December. 

For further details on this event and the issues for discussion, visit the meeting web page.

L'acquisition des terres ouest-africaines

10-Dec-2009

Les pressions pour l’acquisition des terres jouent un rôle dans des questions comme la sécurité alimentaire et l’utilisation des ressources naturelles.

Le Secrétariat du Club du Sahel et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CSAO/OCDE) s’est donc engagé dans l’animation d’un dialogue, y compris une réunion de son Groupe d'Orientation des Politiques (GOP) à Bamako le 9 décembre.

Pour plus d'informations sur cet évenement et ces thèmes, visitez la page d'internet dediée à cette réunion.

Food crisis prevention in the Sahel and West Africa

10-Dec-2009

The Food Crisis Prevention Network in the Sahel and West Africa (RPCA) is a forum for discussion and exchange on food security issues. The RPCA is managed by the Secretariats of the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC/OECD) and the Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS).

The RPCA met in Bamako on 8-11 December 2009 for a meeting entitled "Markets, Local Product, Processing and Food Security". Delegates also discussed the current agricultural, food and nutritional situation and policy recommendations for prevention and management of food crises.

Prévention des crises alimentaires au Sahel et en Afrique de l’Ouest

10-Dec-2009

Le Réseau de Prévention des Crises Alimentaires (RPCA) au Sahel et en Afrique de l’Ouest demeure un cadre d’échange et d’aide à la décision en matière de sécurité alimentaire. Le RPCA est animé par le Club du Sahel et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CSAO/OCDE) et le CILSS.

Le RPCA s'est réuni à Bamako du 8 au 11 décembre sur le thème « Marché, transformation des produits locaux et sécurité alimentaire ». Les membres ont également parlé sur la situation agricole, alimentaire et nutritionnelle pour formuler des recommandations sur la prévention et la gestion des crises alimentaires.

Border taxes on carbon are inefficient and costly, says OECD Secretary-General

12-Nov-2009

Based on fears that the competitiveness of their domestic industries will be undermined by weak greenhouse gas emission reduction pledges from developing country trading partners, developed countries are calling for border taxes on carbon. But these fears are often exaggerated, and posturing over border taxes diverts attention away from the fundamental need for broad participation in a climate agreement, according to an article by the OECD Secretary-General published in the Financial Times.

Managing Risk in Agriculture: A Holistic Approach

05-Oct-2009

The sources of risk in agriculture are numerous and diverse, as are the available strategies and policies. The OECD has recently released the first in a series of studies which defines a holistic approach to risk management in agriculture. This approach is used to examine how governments can develop efficient policies that help farmers to develop their own business strategies.

Global Change in African Fish Trade: Engine of Development or Threat to Local Food Security?

26-Aug-2009

This paper describes the dynamics of fish trade in Africa by discussing one hypothesis that international trade leads to better economic growth in developing countries and another one underlining the fact that it curbs food security for local populations.

Economic Impacts of the Phase-Out in 2005 of Quantitative Restrictions Under The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing

21-Aug-2009

This paper discusses the economic impacts of the phase-out of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA), which was provided for under the 1994 Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC).

India’s Trade Integration, Realising the Potential

21-Aug-2009

This study examines economic implications of India’s trade and trade policy reforms during the period from 1990 to 2007. It first describes India’s economic growth and the composition and performance of its trade at the product and broad sector level.

South Africa's Trade and Growth

21-Aug-2009

This paper examines key trade and trade related issues facing South Africa and describes South Africa’s re-entry into the global trade architecture and its economic growth in the context of its trade performance.