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The key objective of OECD work on trade is to support a strong, rules-based multilateral trading system that will maintain the momentum for further trade liberalisation, while contributing to rising standards of living and sustainable development. The OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate also analyses food, agriculture and fisheries issues. Read more ...

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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 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.

Brazil: Selected Trade Issues

14-May-2008

OECD Trade Policy Working Paper No. 71. The objective of this paper is to introduce an initial broad set of Brazilian trade and trade related issues for discussion within the OECD enhanced engagement context. Accordingly, the paper takes an historical perspective as an aid to understanding some current trade policy settings in Brazil.

International Dialogue on Rising Food Prices

23-Apr-2008

On 22 April, Stefan Tangermann, OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture, attended a meeting at No. 10 Downing Street hosted by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, with leaders from other organisations to discuss an international strategy and response to increasing global food prices. Read the Press Statement from 10 Downing Street

Trade and Labour Market Adjustments

23-Apr-2008

OECD Trade Policy Working Paper No. 64. This study describes recent developments in international trade and OECD labour markets and the links between them. It studies OECD labour market impacts of offshoring, trade in tasks and the integration of emerging economies in the world economy.  

Agricultural Policy Design and Implementation: A Synthesis

18-Apr-2008

Are current agricultural policies based on measurable objectives? Is the current policy set adequately addressing stated objectives? What could an improved agricultural policy set look like and how to get onto a reform trajectory?
These are some of the questions addressed in this publication. It draws on several projects that were undertaken in recent years under the auspices of the OECD and summarizes practical recommendations concerning the pathway to agricultural policy reform.

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2008 OECD Regional Forum on Trade Facilitation

Cape Town, South Africa, 11-12 June 2008