Singapore joins the Statement on the Global Financial Crisis and Export Credits

28-Jul-2009

Singapore has joined the Statement on the Global Financial Crisis and Export Credits, which was concluded on 22 April 2009 to help boost international trade and investment during the economic crisis.

Proceedings -- Round Table on Eco-labelling and Certification in the Fisheries Sector

20-Jul-2009

The Proceedings of the Round Table on Eco-labelling and Certification in the Fisheries Sector summarise the conference that took place in The Hague, The Netherlands on 22-23 April 2009. The meeting brought together representatives from the fishing industry, NGOs, eco-labelling schemes, certification bodies, academia, governments, and international organisations. 

Minimum Premium Rates for Category 2 and 3 Aircraft Transaction under the ASU

29-Jun-2009

2009 Minimum Premium Rates for Category 2 & 3 Aircraft Transaction under the ASU.

In accordance with Article 37 a) 3) of the Aircraft Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Civil Aircraft (the ASU), the Participants to the ASU have agreed to new 2009 minimum premium rates for category 2 and Category 3 aircraft transaction.

Tables 2 a) and 2 b) below replace prevailing Tables 2 a) and 2 b) in Section 3 of Appendix III of the ASU.

Sector Understanding on Renewable Energy and Water Projects - Statement on Climate Change and Export Credits

24-Jun-2009

The Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed to review the Sector Understanding in a 2 stage approach

Agriculture more resilient to global crisis than other sectors, says OECD and FAO

17-Jun-2009

Because food is a basic necessity, the agriculture sector is showing more resilience to the global economic crisis than other industries, according to a new report by the OECD and UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

World trade set to fall 13 percent, OECD urges governments to avoid protectionism

19-May-2009

With world trade volumes likely to shrink by as much as 13 percent in 2009 from 2008 levels, the OECD is urging governments to avoid protectionist measures and keep markets open in order to allow economies to benefit from the recovery when it comes.

Trade impacts of selected regional trade agreements in agriculture

15-May-2009

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the trade effects of three regional trade agreements (RTAs) in the agricultural sector: the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern Cone Common Market (MERCOSUR).

Recovery and Beyond: Enhancing Competitiveness to Realise Indonesia’s Trade Potential

22-Jan-2009

There is much scope for trade to enhance economic growth in Indonesia. This paper analyses Indonesian trade policy following the Asian Financial crisis, and identifies some key reforms that may help to increase competitiveness.

Category A and Category B projects for the year 2007

30-Mar-2009

This document comprises information in respect of Category A and Category B projects notified by Members of the Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG) for the year 2007, pursuant to the 2003 OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches on Environment and Officially Supported Export Credits.