Ensuring food security for the world’s poor: Questions and Answers

Investing in Food Security in a Global Economy brought together international experts to discuss a range of agricultural, development and trade policy issues. Key questions on how to ensure food security for the world’s poor both during the current crisis and over the

Freer trade and well targeted support are keys to food security in emerging markets - OECD report

As the global economic slowdown threatens to increase food insecurity among the world’s poor, a new OECD report calls on the major emerging economies to ensure their agricultural policies are focussed on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes..

Invitation to OECD event at the World Water Forum - 17 March

The OECD will release a new report – Managing Water for All: Pricing and Financing – at an event during the World Water Forum in Istanbul.

The next food crisis – Is it unavoidable?

Since September, the global economic downturn has grabbed public and government attention but the food crisis has not disappeared with the recession and falling commodity prices and remains a priority, according to Mr. Gurría.

Joint Statement by the South African Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, and the OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, regarding Enhanced Engagement between South Africa and the OECD

The world is rapidly transforming and a number of dynamic emerging economies,including South Africa, have become major players and trading partners with the members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD). In this context, the OECD Members have recognised the need for theOrganisation to become more open and relevant in order to realise its strategicgoal of becoming an important hub for dialogue on globally

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Welcome remarks at the 46th Development Assistance Committee (DAC) High Level Meeting

In the 46th DAC High Level Meeting's opening session, Mr. Gurría underlined that the meeting agenda introduced major global policy challenges and reflected that globalisation is demanding increased and better global governance.

Policy Brief: Agriculture: Improving Policy Coherence for Development

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Policy Brief: Fisheries - Improving Policy Coherence for Development

The fishing sector is a key concern in conserving our common but scarce global resources. It is vital for millions of people in developing countries, providing livelihoods, nutrition and protein, especially to the poorest.

Biofuels and agriculture: projections to 2016

OECD projections, published in 2008, for biofuel production, feedstock requirements and commodity trade up to 2016. For the latest OECD projections and data on biofuels, consult the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook.